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Just Said Yes October 2020

Sister in law troubles!

Brooklyn, on June 17, 2020 at 12:23 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12

So just found out that my fiancees sister would like to use our photographer for her family photos during our wedding! Not like the standard group photos with the bride and groom but she has the idea of literally taking over our wedding photos so she can squeeze in her separate family photos with her husband and children. I thought it was a joke when I was informed but turns out she's serious. I know my photographer won't go for that cause we are paying her for a limited amount of time to shoot our wedding so I have nothing to worry about. But how rude that was even a thought in her head! Am I over reacting?

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Latest activity by Caitlin, on June 17, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    That is pretty rude!

    i highly doubt that can happen though because the day is so busy and time flies so fast the photographer isn't going to have any still moments anyway but for her to think of it is rude

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  • Kerin
    Super February 2021
    Kerin ·
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    Wow, that is very rude! People just don't think. Not sure what you're going to do about it, but I don't think I would be able to bite my tongue on that one...good luck!

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  • Chelsea
    Dedicated August 2020
    Chelsea ·
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    No you are no over reacting that’s a ridiculous request even if she is paying for the photos. Your photographer is there for you and your FH not a family portrait!!!
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  • Mrs. S
    Super November 2019
    Mrs. S ·
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    I think it was on reddit? I saw a story where the sister secretly had her engagement photos done during the wedding. And the photographer did it. And the sister wanted the photos for her save the dates. And the bride missed important shots. I don’t think you are overreacting and I would just warn your photographer ahead of time.
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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    I agree with PP that it may be worth giving your photographer a heads up. But this is beyond rude! You have every right to be upset.

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  • Jess
    Devoted January 2022
    Jess ·
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    That is rude! I would be so furious . But I doubt that will happen since you guys are paying for specifically a wedding and a limited time
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    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    This is so rude. I would have told your sister-in-law there is no way that is happening and if she wants a photo shoot of her and her family then she can have one done at a separate time. I would also warn your photographer in advance that your sister-in-law may try to take over that way your photographer isn't caught off guard.

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  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
    Hanna ·
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    Nope you are not overreacting. You are paying for a limited amount of time, and that is not okay. I would warn your photographer ahead of time because then the photographer can just say no to her

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  • Kelsi
    Expert June 2020
    Kelsi ·
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    That's not an overreaction! Please have the conversation with your FSIL and FH in the same room so the message is not lost. It needs to be clearly outlined to her that she will not be getting the chance to take separate pictures.

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    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
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    I’ve seen people pull photographers aside and ask for a picture of their family, nothing out of the ordinary. But if she wants like a whole photo shoot, then that’s a little strange.

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    Theresa ·
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    No, you are not overreacting. The correct answer to your FSIL is "NO," message to be delivered by your FH so she does not think it is something she can just ignore you about and do anyway.

    Honestly, some people. smh.

    Edited to add, I think you should also mention this to your photographer, and let them know that you are NOT ok with this, so if FSIL decides to still give it a go, the photographer will know to say No.

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  • Caitlin
    Devoted May 2021
    Caitlin ·
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    Nope, shes being rude. She can get one photo with just her family then that is it. You have to warn the photographer ha.

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