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Just Said Yes October 2019

Sick father- Will not be able to attend?

Sam, on September 1, 2019 at 10:51 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 5
My wedding is 4 weeks away,

My dad has just relapsed and his cancer has returned, he is already deteriorating and will be going into hospital in 4 days, he will be in isolation (no visitors). And will be on strong chemo and then a transplant in 4 weeks.


I do not know what to do, I can't get married without him? Every girl needs her dad to walk her down the aisle..
He is so sick though and we tried to have a family ceremony in a few days but he is not well enough and sorting out going into hospital.
Family are saying go postpone the wedding and have it later early 2020 or something- I'm just afraid he won't be here which I'm not 100% he will be.
Also 4 weeks away we will not get any money back it's too soon - so it's more of a cancel and re plan the wedding later kind of thing.
It hurts so much i wish I could just do it now but he's too sick and can't even do a hospital ceremony as he will be in isolation.
How could we even afford abother wedding we would need way more time so it would be a while before we did.

I'm honestly at a loss.
My partner is so upset he feels broken for me but he still wants to continue as people have organised things and everything's in place and he wants to marry me (bless him). But he also understand where I'm coming from and he's the same it's so hard.
But is it all my choice if we cancel and he doesn't 100% want to. It's his day too right? But how do I do this without my dad I just - I don't know if I can.

5 Comments

Latest activity by Mrs. Bubba, on September 1, 2019 at 7:13 PM
  • KimandLarry
    Dedicated June 2021
    KimandLarry ·
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    I am so very sorry that this is happening. Would your dad want you to postpone? I know it would be a really difficult day without him there but if he wants you to go ahead then I think you should. Maybe have someone at the hospital with him and live stream it so that he will be able to at least watch you get married?

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Im so sorry you are dealing with this. I would definitely to your dad about this and let him weigh in. He likely won’t want you to postpone your but day and while it would be tough without him you can have someone FaceTime it for him so he can see it. I was just at a wedding that did that and it was so sweet. Do what makes you, your FH and dad most comfortable.
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  • Yam
    VIP September 2019
    Yam ·
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    I’m so sorry hun. My dad has Cancer too, it’s rough I know. As painful as it is, I think you’re handling this very well. You’re weighing the pros and cons. You’re right, you don’t know if he’ll still be there if you postpone. Life doesn’t come with guarantees, only you can decide if it’s worth that risk.
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  • Julie
    VIP February 2020
    Julie ·
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    Could he be there in a video feed? I know it's not the same, but it might bring him joy to see you so happy, and you don't lose money. If he's around after his chemo and transplant, maybe you can have a small gathering with him as a main focus.

    I'm so sorry your going through this
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  • Mrs. Bubba
    VIP September 2019
    Mrs. Bubba ·
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    I’m sorry that your father is ill. However, every girl does NOT need her father to walk her down the aisle.

    That is for those that have that type of relationship and wish to bestow that honor upon their father.

    Maybe someone can facetime him so that he can see it live if he can’t attend.

    Congratulations and Blessings and Miracles be upon you!
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