My fiance and I have been dating 5 and a half years and he proposed in late September. 2 weeks later his sister who has been dating her bf for a year got engaged. We're also several years older than them (approaching 40).
I started planning our wedding ASAP knowing there would likely be 2 years of weddings in the family. A couple of weeks after we announced our date of 6/16, they announced they are getting married in September.
I've tried to get over this, but it really bothers me. I feel like everyone is going to be comparing our weddings, and already it feels like a competition that I don't want to be in over planning the details.
If I could go back, I'd rather elope on a mountain top. But as it is, we've paid deposit for the venue and other vendors.
Any advice on how I can enjoy this season of my life? Am I being petty?