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Cousins deliberating on the same date

Michelle, on March 6, 2023 at 8:41 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 4
My cousin and I got engaged two weeks apart (pretty much the same time because my fiancé and I picked our date before he actually proposed (grey areas)).


Her and I were congratulating each other, casually chatting, and it was revealed that we wanted to get married on the same date, Memorial Day weekend. We have talked and decided that we would try to decide together who has the most valid reasons for having that date and the other couple would get married in July, as to spread the dates out as far as possible for our mutual family.
Her considerations: she’s getting married in Portugal, which is extremely hot later in the summer (heat stroke hot) and $5000 more expensive for her compared to May (off season and a holiday weekend which gives people more time for overseas traveling).
My considerations: we are getting married at our house, which we have already landscaped to be in full bloom at the end of May. Our house also does not have A/C and July is the hot, rainy season where we live.
My fiancé as be generous in his patience and flexibility, but vendors are starting to get booked so we need to set a date. We have a call planned to go over all the considerations and make a decision on who gets the date.

We have fully planned around Memorial Day and my fiancé is being very direct in wanting that date. I care about all my relationships, but I don’t know what to do?
What should we include in our considerations????

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Latest activity by Erin, on March 7, 2023 at 9:36 AM
  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
    Cece ·
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    In all honesty, it sounds as though her reasons are more compelling than yours. If I were in your situation, I would give her the date and plan my own wedding for September or October when it is much cooler (no need for that AC), and the leaves are changing colors (gorgeous foliage so landscaping isn’t needed).
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    CM ·
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    It's definitely a dilemma. Landscaping preferences aside, both of you have good reasons to want a late spring vs. summer wedding. Would either one of you consider waiting until fall?

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    VIP August 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Speaking from a guest's experience, any time there is a holiday weekend, travel costs, flight and hotel, are almost double the price. So whomever has their wedding on Memorial Day weekend may have fewer guests in attendance. I would also space out the two weddings so common guests (& you) can plan their money. If it is too expensive, loved ones may only choose 1 wedding to attend. So let me suggest a cooler fall wedding rather than July. Spring and Fall are the more popular wedding seasons for a reason. Plus, you and your FS may also need more time to recoup economically from your cousin's wedding in Portugal. Your vendors will be on payment schedules and it will be quite stressful laying down last payments after a trip. Good luck.

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  • Erin
    Super May 2022
    Erin ·
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    Is July the only other alternative? Like others said, maybe consider fall for the alternative date.
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