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Family drama ruining my excitement for wedding

Madalena, on March 9, 2020 at 4:34 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 11

I'm no longer really excited for my wedding. In the past couple of weeks there has been so much family drama, it's a very long story, but basically my fiancé's brother (who he is not close to) is all of a sudden mad he is not in the wedding when he hasn't cared or asked a single question about our wedding the entire 10 months we've been engaged and failed to show up to our engagement party. He made a huge scene about it and said some awful things to my fiancé. Now my fiancé's other siblings want him to apologize to his brother. My fiancé's estranged father, who he hadn't spoken to in 4 years and just reconciled with in order to invite him to his wedding because he is his only living parent, also started saying horrible things and reminded why we haven't spoken to him in 4 years. Fiancé now wants to uninvite him but it's complicated since he's already rsvp'd, and we're afraid he will show up and make a scene at our wedding. Not to mention the fact that every other guest in attendance already knows what a jerk he is. Also my father, who I have had a very complicated relationship with and have been estranged from the past year or two, is very offended he's not walking me down the aisle. Basically all these things have ruined my enthusiasm and made me wish we had eloped. I feel guilty because up to this point I have been so excited, and my mom, sister, and bridesmaids have worked so hard to make everything beautiful for us and put so much effort in to my shower and bachelorette party. Now the wedding is coming up shortly and I just need to get over all this drama and try to be excited again. I love my fiancé and we are so excited to be getting married. Unfortunately we both have family members who think our wedding is somehow about them even though they've barely been apart of our lives. Sorry for the long post, just needed to get it out to people besides my mom and sister lol.

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Latest activity by Anna, on March 10, 2020 at 12:37 PM
  • Alma
    Devoted June 2022
    Alma ·
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    I am so sorry you are going through this.

    I would give it a few days for feelings to settle and if you still feel like uninviting them you should. It is your day and this is a moment of celebration.

    As for the brother who is not in the wedding I don't believe your FH should apologize. Brides and Grooms choose those they feel the closest to and should not be forced to add people who you really don't care to stand with you.

    Good luck! & positive vibes Smiley smile

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  • Sharon
    Super September 2021
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    I'm sorry you've been made to feel like that. It should be the happiest time of your lives without any drama but unfortunately that's rarely the case. I agree with PP, give it a few days for emotions to calm down. Your FH has every right to choose who he wants next to him or doesn't without judgment from anyone and should not have to apologize to anyone for that decision. Doesn't anyone think the brother should apologize to your FH for saying horrible things to him? Try to focus on those that have been there for you and enjoy the day for what it is....you're marrying your best friend!!
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  • Kristen
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    I am so sorry and sadly when it does come to some life events people do make it about them and it's not right. I personally feel anyone that is not supporting you to does not deserve an invitation to the wedding and if his father and your father are causing issues then you can give them the option to either come and be peaceful and respectful or they can stay at home.
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  • Margaret
    Master October 2020
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    It’s hard to, but you have to just ignore the naysayers and stay strong and remember this is your day! The only one that can truly ruin your day is you because you’re letting the toxicity of other affect you.
    Stay strong, be happy- you’re marrying the man you love and he’s marrying you, the woman he loves! Forget everything/ everyone else
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  • Anna
    Super April 2020
    Anna ·
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    I had my own family drama about 2 weeks ago. I felt just like you. I even told my fh i don't want a wedding anymore. Well now ive calmed down. I told my fiance whoever is there will show up. I've done my part. I don't need this drama from them. I just keep thinking how excited i am to marry my best friend. In the end think positive. People just want to ruin your day. Don't let them get to you. Just know im sendig you hugs.

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  • Jennifer
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    I've been feeling the same way so you're not alone. All the family drama really just sucks the fun out of planning a wedding. Family is supposed to be supportive.
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    Thanks so much everyone! It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one feeling this way, just need to work on focusing on the positive!

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    It stinks doesn't it? Smiley sad Glad you're making the best of it. We have so many wonderful family and friends who love us and are so happy for us, but it seems so much harder to focus on them! Sending hugs to you too

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    Sorry to hear you're going through the same thing. Just need to focus on the people who are there for us and the most important part of the day, marrying the person you love!

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    As I hope things work out for you. But just remember that people can be selfish and it might suck the excitement out momentarily but at the end of the day they’re all irrelevant in the sense that you get to marry your partner and they’re just there to witness it. That means even if they weren’t there, you’ll still find happiness in that day
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    Just Said Yes June 2020
    Anna ·
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    A good rule of thumb is if they don't add anything to your wedding, don't have them there.
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