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June 2020

Venue Confusion with In laws - So stressed out

Klaudia, on June 28, 2019 at 1:05 PM Posted in Planning 0 8

Hi we got engaged last year and decided to have our wedding on June 2020.

My family is from Europe and fiances family is from Canada. We both live in the US and no one else here. We first wanted to do our wedding in Canada because just few member of my family would come so would be more convenient for everyone. After looking into the tourist visa process for my family there is a long list of documents which some of them my parents don't have like a lot of money in the bank or owning property. so we decided to do it in the US since my parents have been here before and had no problem getting the visa. In laws not happy but kinda agreed. Reminder that we are paying for our own wedding. They might wanna help but haven't said anything yet. Now I looked in different venues in Niagara Falls NY which is convenient for everyone and we are ready to go and look into places. They called my fiance and keep asking him what is the real reason we don't want to do it in Canada? Why we don't look in places in Canada? They are going to ask an immigration lawyer now to make sure that what we are telling them is correct. Just now after i scheduled all my venue meetings.after they suggested Niagara Falls and we agreed with it. I'm so frustrated with them and my fiance who told them ok you check with them immigration that i don't know what to do.

We are going next week to see them and I'm so frustrated and scared we are going to get in a big discussion. They can get opinionated and I can't tolerate it.

Please help


8 Comments

Latest activity by MrsJohansson, on June 29, 2019 at 10:45 AM
  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
    Jessica ·
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    If you’re paying for the wedding, they are in no position to make demands about where you get married. It seems like you’re trying to take into consideration the fact that they will have to travel, and you’re trying to pick a location that’s convenient. You can’t make everyone happy no matter what you do, and this day is about you and your fiancé not them. Decide what’s best for you and your FH and politely, but firmly let family know what you decide.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    It's your wedding, do it in the US! Especially since you are footing the bill.

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  • W
    Savvy December 2015
    Woman On The Go ·
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    Yeah, I would let them know that you've settled on a location for your wedding, have found venues that you love, will be convenient for you and FH, and takes both families into account. Sounds like a win-win to me. It's pretty hard to avoid these discussions/arguments with family amidst wedding planning. I'm sure everyone on this forum has had some disagreement with family or guests about one wedding aspect or another. But ultimately you don't really owe anyone an explanation of your choices; it's your wedding.

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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    You're paying it's your choice. Tell them you liked the venues here and the visa process is quicker. If the in laws want to call a lawyer tell them it is very generous of them but you're not sure you/your family wants them to waste the money and time on that when you like what you have seen here.
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  • Jennifer
    VIP August 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    Tell them, "while I appreciate your care and input, the destination for the wedding is final." If you aren't firm (but kind) with them, they will try to steamroll every decision you make! You guys are footing the bill, so their input can be taken into consideration, but doesn't need to be taken if you don't want it. Also, they're really going to waste their time talking to an immigration lawyer? They're probably just saying that to pressure you into giving in! I hope you find the perfect venue in Niagara!!

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  • K
    June 2020
    Klaudia ·
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    OMG YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME. I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

    I NEEDED IT

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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
    Jeanie ·
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    If you are in the US, I am assuming that you are legal citizens here..? While I agree with you, that you should marry where you want and where is best for both families to attend, you definitely want to make sure that the both of you can legally marry here. I only say this since both families are out of the country, and don't know if that is why he has started to agree with his family. But his family really should have no input on where you marry. It's not like they would not be able to attend, like your family if you went to Canada.

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  • MrsJohansson
    Expert June 2019
    MrsJohansson ·
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    While I am biased toward Canada, it's your day and you guys should do things the way you want them done. It's a really tricky situation when you live somewhere where neither family lives, it was the same for us, but you do what you gotta do. Stand your ground. The whole "I'm gonna talk to a immigration lawyer" is so manipulative and honestly, insulting as it suggests they don't trust you guys or think that are wrong. It's ok for them to feel disappointed but not right for them to force your hand. Don't let them

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