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Wedding drama

Stefani, on January 23, 2020 at 1:38 AM Posted in Planning 0 4
We recently (severely) downsized our wedding due to some outrageous family drama. We went from 150 guests down to 30 people including us, our photographer, and our officiant! Has anyone else been dealing with ridiculous stuff from family members during the planning process?

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Latest activity by Kristen, on January 23, 2020 at 6:34 AM
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    Super February 2020
    Andrea ·
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    I didn’t have to deal with any ridiculous family members during wedding planning, but did have it right before we got engaged. It was such a pain, and ultimately led to our decision of only having immediate family. It’s such a relief knowing I don’t have to deal with crazy people!
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  • Caitlin
    Expert January 2021
    Caitlin ·
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    They always say weddings bring out the drama in people. ive noticed that people show their butts when it comes time to be serious so its not abnormal that youre experiencing drama. id tell them to shut up because the day isnt about them so come if you care and can act right and dont if you dont and cant act right. im frank though and everyone in my family knows that so if you happen to be a more quiet bride then scaling down was an excellent idea. itll make it more intimate anyways so good for you. no need to let others stress you so if downsizing helps relieve that stress then you made a good decision. its pretty much to be expected though. good luck!
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    Stefani ·
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    It happened to be my sister who was supposed to be my MOH that started everything. She was ZERO help so far. Has literally done NOTHING to help, despite living less than a mile from the original venue. She mentioned a couple places I could hold an outdoor wedding and got offended when I told her I really had my heart set on doing the ceremony and reception at the same place. Finally came to a boiling point when she sent me a super long text telling me everything I’ve done wrong ever and basically telling me that I don’t deserve to have the wedding I’ve been planning. So I basically wanted to completely cancel the wedding and go to the courthouse, but my fiancé wants me to be able to wear my dress. So we changed everything about the wedding and I am seriously consider not even inviting her.
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  • Kristen
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    Kristen ·
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    Well if at the end of the day you don't want your sister at your wedding that is your decision and you have a right to that. Just know that it would cause a rift between you two so as long as you can live with that. I'll wedding for 30 sounds lovely because you have a chance to actually interact more with your guests and really enjoy your day. You don't need a hundred fifty people. I feel like your wedding day is going to be Lovely because it is ultimately about you and your fiance joining together in matrimony.
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