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Purpledoggy
Savvy November 2019

Widowed and second wedding

Purpledoggy, on June 16, 2019 at 9:50 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 5
I was married at 19 to my first husband and had a small backyard wedding that his family put together. We were married for 15 years until his death. I never thought I would marry again but here I am planning a wedding to my wonderful fiancé. We don't want anything big just a small wedding with close friends and family. Since I had hardly any involvement in the planning of my first wedding I've been pretty excited in planning this one. My parents seem to be less than thrilled that I'm having a wedding and not going to the courthouse. I don't understand why they are upset but its putting a damper on my day. They didn't pay a dime of my first wedding and almost didn't show up (I was a stupid just turned 19 year old so I can understand why they were upset about my first wedding). We are paying for this entire wedding ourselves and even though they never contributed to my first wedding I haven't asked them to contribute to this one either. That doesn't stop the remarks they constantly throw my way. The most reason one was my dad telling me yet again that he can't believe I'm having a wedding and not just going to the courthouse. My brother is getting married for the second time as well after a divorce and they seem much more supportive of him. I guess I'm just ranting because I'm hurt. Has anyone else dealt with a similar situation and how did you get through it?


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Latest activity by karen, on June 18, 2019 at 7:31 AM
  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    That's so mean! I don't have any advice but wanted to say I hope you have a really great wedding.
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    My parents weren’t mean about a second wedding but they certainly didn’t understand it. It was my husbands first marriage and I decided I didn’t really care what they thought. I planned it all myself and didn’t ask for anything from them and when the day came they were very engaged and happy for me. Just do what you want for yourself and your FH and don’t worry about anyone else. They will be there for you in the end. Good luck!!
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  • Halle
    Devoted November 2019
    Halle ·
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    Yea I’m SO SORRY you’re going through this !! My parents started off not being happy for me and it caused drama . I can’t imagine your situation though !! You definitely deserve a nice wedding with everyone supporting you .
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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
    Clíodhna ·
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    Welcome to the WeddingWire community, Laurie.

    I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this. It is very hurtful.

    You totally deserve to have the type of wedding you want. As hard as it is, I would simply try my best to ignore the hurtful comments and continue planning your wedding as you want. You and your FS are paying for this wedding yourselves, it can be as simple or as extravagant as you wish!

    Hopefully, with time your parents may come around Smiley heart

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  • karen
    Master October 2017
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    I am so sorry, and I am certain you will be having a lovely wedding.

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