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Alissa
Just Said Yes June 2020

a second wedding

Alissa, on May 11, 2020 at 8:45 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 5
Due to Covid, my fiancé and I moved our full ceremony and reception to next June. But, we decided to host a small, intimate ceremony on June 6, 2020 (our original date) so we can still be married. As we are preparing for the small ceremony, my parents and his parents keep pushing for us to invite all these additional family members, when we decided on just our parents, siblings, and grandparents. This wedding is coming out of our own pockets, so we are trying to keep costs low, but mom keeps guilting me by saying that we should do all we can this time in case things aren’t better by next June. I feel like I am losing my grip on my own wedding. Plus, they want us to invite all these people, but no one is offering additional financial help. I am at my wits end and am wanting to cancel the whole thing and just go to the court house. Please help!

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on May 12, 2020 at 3:12 PM
  • KiwiDerbyBride
    VIP May 2015
    KiwiDerbyBride ·
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    Is there a limit where you are on how many people can be present? Where I am it was five (couple, officiant, two witnesses) but has just gone to ten. That could be your get-out. But if not, remember that NO is a complete sentence and don’t be afraid to use it. Or if you want to be more polite, just say “that isn’t going to work for us” and repeat like a broken record.
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  • N
    VIP September 2020
    Neeva ·
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    Stand your ground. Use covid as an excuse- "it is not safe for more people to be in attendance" should work

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  • Renee
    Super June 2020
    Renee ·
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    Yeah mamma, No works and is the same in every language. (I think) Recite the CDC guidelines for small gatherings and put it on repeat.

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  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    Your mom is wrong, don’t cave. Right now each additional person you include invites a new level of risk for everyone involved. It’s not worth it even when we’re not discussing the dollars and cents of it !


    “This is our wedding and this is what we want/ this is what we have decided”Easier said than done I know, but try not to let her get to you. Know that what she thinks is best may well not be what is best for YOU, and make sure you put your needs first.
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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Just be firm and stay strong! Like Mcskipper said - it's your wedding and your decision!

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