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Just Said Yes June 2020

Bachelor party question

Mc, on October 25, 2019 at 8:51 AM Posted in Parties and Events 0 9
Hello all Smiley smile my first post here.
Even before my fiancé and I were engaged we talked about having a Vegas wedding. Fast forward to the actual planning process and we decided to stay local due to resistance from both of our families. We went back and forth trying to decide and ultimately kept it local due to our parents being older and siblings with young children. My fiancé and I are both well past our 30s and I wanted our families to enjoy the day as well.
A few weeks ago, my fiancé informs me that he’s decided to have his bachelor party in Vegas. In particular, his one sibling was one of those against the Vegas wedding, and now he’s apparently the one helping to plan the Vegas bachelor party. Needless to say I was very hurt. When I expressed my feelings to my fiancé he just dismissed them and said there’s nothing for us to talk about. I told him more than once I am not comfortable with this and I had even suggested maybe we do a joint party there but stay at separate hotels, do separate things etc and he said no to that as well. He even went as far to suggest I just have my party locally at a spa or see a show to taunt me as he knows I am not Interested in doing those and I’d love to go to Vegas as it’s one of my favorite places I really feel this is a slap in the face to me and I’m very unhappy about it as well as his reaction to my concerns. Does anyone have any advice? I will try talking to him again but right now I’m very emotional and considering all my options moving forward. Thank you.

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Latest activity by Judith, on October 26, 2019 at 4:58 PM
  • Kiley
    Expert November 2019
    Kiley ·
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    This is semi red flag for me.. not that he's choosing to have his party in Vegas, but that he is dismissive and taunting.. I think that alone calls for a completely different conversation. As for your party, if you want to go to Vegas, then pick a weekend for your party and go to Vegas. Just because he doesn't want to have a joint weekend doesn't mean you have to settle for something low key.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    If you want to go to vegas for your bachelorette, you should do it. It doesn't have to be a joint thing! But you should also never feel like your husband is being disrespectful towards you, so I'd consider couples counseling for better communication.

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    If you want to go to Vegas for your bachelorette, suggest it to whoever is hosting your party. It doesn’t have to be a joint thing. What you suggested doesn’t sound like a joint party anyway; staying in different places, doing different activities? It sounds like you don’t trust your FH, which I would be more concerned about than anything else.
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  • Katie
    Super November 2019
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    If Vegas is what you want and whomever is throwing your party is okay with going to Vegas then you should go and have a good time! I absolutely love Vegas and if he can go then you should be able to go as well.
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  • Kari
    Master May 2020
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    Agree with what the others have said. Your fiance doesn't seem to be regarding your feelings with the level of empathy, compassion, or understanding that he should be. You said you don't feel comfortable with him having his bachelor party in Vegas, which suggests a lack of trust (a big concern going into a marriage).

    I definitely think its important that you are on the same page regarding bachelor(ette) parties. It makes sense to collect yourself and talk to him calmly about this matter and explain why you feel hurt by this decision. If he is still dismissive of your concerns, I would reconsider whether marriage is the right choice for you both right now and seek out couples counseling before proceeding further.

    There is no reason why he should be able to have a party in Vegas but you can't.

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  • Jess
    Expert October 2019
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    I think there’s a difference between not trusting someone and setting clear boundaries. It’s not okay for you fiancé to completely disregard and brush off your feelings. He doesn’t just get to flounce around and do what he wants without caring about how it affects you. You’re a person and an EQUAL part of this relationship which means you should be listened too and you should be able to enjoy your party too.

    I think this calls for an entirely different conversation of why he thinks it’s okay to be dismissive and rude like that especially when you’re being open and honest with him.
    best of luck girl!
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  • M
    Just Said Yes June 2020
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    Thank you all.
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  • Ann
    Devoted September 2021
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    GO TO VEGAS AND HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE GIRL! I do feel bad though cause my FH wouldn’t even think about talking to me like that. I’m so sorry!
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    What they intend to do for a bachelor party is likely completely different from what they would do with SO there, and they do not want to change to things they would do with you around. Pretty clear. His guys are throwing his bachelor party, and you should stay out of it.

    ... Your wedding is not the end of your life. Plan to take a vacation including or more still in Las Vegas, either well before your wedding, or after it. Just you two, or with other friends. Having nothing to do with your wedding. Go twice in your first year of marriage, if you want. But don't trample on his bachelor party. Do your own thing. And Vegas will still be there.
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