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Chris
Just Said Yes October 2022

Bridal party of one

Chris, on September 5, 2020 at 6:34 PM Posted in Community Conversations 1 10

I literally have no family or friends; the guest list is just his relatives. We're also way too broke for a planner. Since the groom can't really help, I'm on my own for planning and set-up. I'm getting stressed out from doing all of the work and it's overwhelming me-- and it's not even a big event, just a big deal to no one but me. Does anyone have advice?

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Latest activity by Sabrina, on September 5, 2020 at 11:11 PM
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Keep it simple! Keeping it simple reduces the amount of details and things needed
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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
    Cristy ·
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    Why can't the groom help? This is his wedding too. Whether big or small, you should be planning it together. If it's just a matter of his low interest, have a talk with him and tell him how much it means to you to be planning this special event. Tell him you want him to be more involved. A lot of guys just don't know where to start, so ask him what area he would like to help with.
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  • V
    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    There is absolutely no reason your fiance can't help you. If he isn't willing to help, I would sit down with him and have a serious conversation. It isn't entirely up to you to plan your wedding as both of you are getting married so it should be a joint effort.
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  • Michelle
    Expert May 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Agree, keep it simple! Less people in the wedding itself is already helpful. I felt the same way. It was so overwhelming. There are lots of great ideas and discussions on here that can help guide you. Skip some of the traditional things too. The thought of cake cutting, dances, garter and bouquet toss Is not only stressful to add into the timeline, but also extra work and organization.

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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    I would keep it simple or think about eloping and maybe doing dinner or something afterwards
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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Decide what's most important to both of you and skip the rest. Don't be obligated to include things you can't afford or don't want. It's also ok to just elope.
    Make sure that you have 1-2 legal witnesses as required by your state.
    What is preventing your groom from helping? He needs to assist you as needed, be it opinions or anything else.
    What exactly do you need help with?

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  • Krista
    Dedicated April 2020
    Krista ·
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    I am so sorry! It helps to take a break too! What helped me was I would give my fiancé one small thing to do our I would research something and come up with like a “top three” vendor/item (pick one of these photographers for example) so everything wasn’t on me! I HATED wedding planning and kept on repeating to my self “you only do this once” to help (jokes on me I had to cancel because of corona so though I get married once I do have to plan something twice :p).
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  • Private User
    Dedicated September 2020
    Private User ·
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    Plan your wedding the way you want it. Not what you think everyone else would want or like. Also, this event isn't about the wedding, it's about the marriage. Make or print a checklist and try to work on one thing at a time otherwise you'll overwhelm yourself. In the end, if nothing goes right or things happen, and they will, just remember it's about the two of you and all the other stuff is just "extra". You got this
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    I recommend keeping it small and easy. It's your wedding and don't feel pressured to have as many details as what people perceive to be the norm fir weddings.
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  • Sabrina
    Dedicated September 2020
    Sabrina ·
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    We are having a small wedding and my MOH can't come, let's be honest she has done literally NOTHING! In order to avoid stress destination wedding!! Depending on if you live closer to and can afford Hawaii I'd recommend Simple Maui Weddings. Or if you live closer to Jamaica I hear their weddings are VERY inexpensive!


    Best of luck!
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