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Just Said Yes September 2021

Family Drama 2 weeks before the wedding

Bonnie, on August 23, 2021 at 1:20 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 6
So to start off, I decided to have an intimate ceremony with about 20 people to begin with and then a reception for the rest of my family later on. My guests got mad that I was only inviting just them, so I then compromised to have plus ones. I had an exception though: my dad was not allowed to bring his gf. She had been telling me lies about how he was beating her and doing drugs for months, and it was clearly a lie because my dad usually works 24/7, and he couldn’t hold a job if he was doing things like that. He does have a past with addiction and abuse, so I believed her for a while. However, when I realized this wasn’t true, I told my dad about it, and he just told me to overlook it. A few weeks later I told him I wasn’t comfortable with her being at my wedding, so he went off on me and I blocked him. He has gone off on me several times and we’ve always had a bad relationship. He’s always been extremely emotionally and verbally abusive. Since then, me and fiancé were kicked out of our house by our aunt who is now not coming to the wedding, my sister went off because I asked if she’d be okay if I had a child free wedding (just asked) and she’s not coming, and now my grandparents are taking my dads side even though they’ve read the messages he’s sent me and they’re not coming. I’ve compromised a lot, but there are some things I really don’t want to. This was supposed to be just for people I felt close to to witness our marriage. Now everyone’s mad that I want to have a small, peaceful wedding. How do I deal with this? I’m getting ready to call it off and just elope.

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Latest activity by Jacks, on August 25, 2021 at 2:26 AM
  • Samantha
    Expert December 2021
    Samantha ·
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    I wouldn't call off your wedding due to family drama. If you do then you're giving them the power and you'll regret just eloping later on. Proceed with the wedding as planned and keep your head held high. This is supposed to be a happy moment in your life! If your family doesn't want to support you over your abusive dad and his questionable girlfriend, let them be and do you.
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    Do whatever you think is best for you and your fiance. If people were acting like that towards me 2 weeks before my wedding, then they simply would be uninvited no matter the relation. It seems like it may be better off for you to elope, then you wouldn't have to stress and worry about who is and who isn't attending.

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  • Jasmine S.
    VIP May 2022
    Jasmine S. ·
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    Sounds like you shouldn't invite your dad or his GF. It's okay to uninvite toxic people. Grandparents and aunt are making threats now but they may decide to come at the last minute. I would focus on having a wonderful day with people who actually support you.
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  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
    Samantha ·
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    Family doesn't automatically mean they get free passes to be jerks. Leave the invite open to them, but don't give them a second thought if they want to come or not. Focus on you and FH and enjoy this time Smiley smile

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    Devoted June 2023
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    I would elope or just have a wedding with your friends. Don't invite toxic people to your wedding. My brother and I went through a huge fight a few weeks before my wedding and I ended up uninviting him. We ended up making up months after the wedding, but at the time having him there would have probably ruined my day. I don't regret it.

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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    So, by plus ones do you mean dates? Or significant others? Anyone identifying as being in a relationship should be invited with their partner. Also sometimes when you "tier" a wedding, inviting only some people to some parts (ie your ceremony), people can get hurt. Sounds like your Dad's side has a lot of drama. You don't need to invite anyone you truly don't want there. If your wedding is next month though, then if you want to call it off, do it soon, but don't do it to punish people. You'll only end up hurting yourselves.

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