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Emily
Beginner March 2020

To elope, or not elope? Kind advice please

Emily, on October 29, 2019 at 12:07 AM

Posted in Family and Relationships 26

I’m going to try and keep this kinda short. My relationship with my family is pretty terrible. There is no fixing it. That being said, planning this wedding has been a nightmare. I’m so sick of my mom trying to hit below the belt over this or purposely making it difficult for me to get stuff...
I’m going to try and keep this kinda short. My relationship with my family is pretty terrible. There is no fixing it. That being said, planning this wedding has been a nightmare. I’m so sick of my mom trying to hit below the belt over this or purposely making it difficult for me to get stuff accomplished.

At this point I just want to scrap it all and elope by the end of the month.

Had anyone ever ever done this? And if they have, did you keep it a secret? Or did you still have your public ceremony?

My issue is going to be: his parents and sisters are more than welcome to be there. I don’t know that I want ANY of my family there. I’m so afrai my mom is going to try and ruin my wedding on purpose like she did my sisters baby shower (a different story for another time) that id just like a chance to not worry about it. I hoped it might take some of the pressure off of planning if we were already married. The only commitments: I haven’t paid the church but I’ve booked it, I’ve put the down payment on the photographer, and I’ve bought my dress.

I really need some help here. I’ve been tearing myself up over this for weeks and I’m still at a loss. Any kind advice is appreciated.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    Can you have a small wedding without your mother there?

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  • Ann
    Devoted September 2021
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    I agree with keeping the dress and ditching the family! If you do go somewhere to elope maybe ask his side if they would like to come with?
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  • Naikesha
    Super September 2020
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    Well uninviting them might not work in your case but if they havent gotten the dresses maybe just exclude having a bridal party all together. this takes stress off of you and now you just worry about your vendors and you and FH showing up.


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  • Anna
    Super April 2020
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    My bridesmaids are alll my little sisters. Their ages are 10, 14, and 15 years old. I wouldn't doubt your mom will use your littel sister against you. i'm scared my mom will do this. But in the end you can tell your mom your taking her out for the evening and just go elope. Remember the point of a wedding is to marry the love of your life. Everything else doesnt matter.

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  • Rose
    Devoted February 2020
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    I have a very toxic relationship with my family as well...my mother in particular and she has no say whatsoever. I only talk with my sister and niece about it. Keep your wedding girl! Don't let them ruin your moment!

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  • Annie
    Dedicated October 2020
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    So, congratulations on your wedding!

    secondly, my husband and I eloped. Because my family is nuts and his family really likes to party. I bought a $45 dress from Macy’s and we took our kids and my mom and step dad (we needed witnesses) and just got married. We are still having a bigger ceremony and reception for family but next year. Being already married makes everything seem way less stressful. Planning is much more fun, dress shopping wasn’t so serious. I highly recommend eloping.
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