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Just Said Yes July 2021

i want to elope, he wants the big wedding. How do we compromise!????

Shannon, on December 28, 2021 at 3:03 PM Posted in Planning 0 6

I've always pictured myself to get eloped while on the "honeymoon". Something between me and my SO and that's it. However the time has come and he proposed (YAY!!!) and he has voiced his opinion finally. Absolutely no to what I had in mind, and he wants the huge wedding of 200+ people. Money is not the issue so I cant tell him no because of that.

I have no idea on how to compromise as I am stuck in the mindset of this is turning out to be nothing that I want. I personally don't want anything larger than parents and siblings (that's 18 people) if we have to include anyone.

I do not like large social events, let alone the fact we would be the center of attention. I don't want to remember the day as exhausting and non-enjoyable either.

I am in need in desperate help of any ideas or advice on how to change my mindset and how to compromise.

I am very close to just telling everyone to do whatever and I'll show up with a smile.

Please and thank you so much!

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Latest activity by Michelle, on December 29, 2021 at 12:40 PM
  • Janet
    Expert October 2018
    Janet ·
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    Destination Elopement with just the two of you and the required witness (if needed) and have that as your honeymoon and then a big celebration when you get back?

    You can have an important person in your life perform another ceremony (think cookie cutter script). That way you both get what you want out of a wedding maybe. That's been happening a lot now a days.

    This ones tough. What you shouldn't do is the last idea. * by last idea, I mean show up an smile

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    Just Said Yes July 2021
    Shannon ·
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    That's a good idea! I'll Have to suggest it to him. Maybe the fact if we can re-create it, he would be more opened to it. Thanks, Janet!!

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  • Lisa
    Rockstar July 2022
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    What about doing something like a super small/private ceremony (with either just you two and the officiant, or you two, immediate family, and the officiant), and then the larger reception/celebration that he wants? That way, you both kind of get what you want. People will mingle with each other at the reception, so while there would be many people, you wouldn't really have all eyes on you the entire time. The ceremony and reception could even be held on two different days if you prefer.
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  • R
    Dedicated April 2022
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    Hey lovely! I've been in the exact same boat. And I mean exact, right down to the 200+ people (the list of people we're inviting is about 400 long!) Here is the solution my fiance and I came to-- have an elopement with the small group in advance of the wedding, and then have the big party for him. Personally we're still doing the ceremony for our large celebration instead of skipping it, mostly because we're Christian and hosting in our church and want to honor the spiritual element in front of our community.
    When it comes to dealing with the event itself, do your best to just focus on him since that's what the day is about. Since money isn't a problem, I'd say hire a wedding planner so you don't have to worry about details. Smiley smile Best of luck hun! You'll have to tell us what he thinks of the idea!
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  • Bird
    Super June 2021
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    You have to come to a compromise. You bend and he bends. Also, he has to realize how much goes into planning a wedding. If he wants the big wedding, can he commit to taking on the responsibilities all the planning and stress? It can’t all be on you.
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  • M
    VIP August 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Tell your partner you want to hire a full wedding planner and that they 2 will make decisions. If he doesn't want to take part, then trust the planner to create a wedding according to your budget specifications. You can plan the honeymoon. This is the cleanest compromise.
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