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Beginner July 2018

This wedding planning family drama has me stressed and crying myself to sleep

Cassandra, on May 29, 2018 at 1:56 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 6
Oh happy times...my boyfriend now fiance have been together for 7 years and we are finally getting married. We put our wedding on the "fast track" and just wanted a small intimate ceremony and a reception at a bar with close friends. We decided to do this all in 4 months, however again we wanted to keep it small and also were prepared to fund the wedding as my family has had a lot of stress the past year (my parents married 20 years got divorced, my oldest sister has ended up incarcerated, and my middle sister unfortunately lost her fiance/boyfriend of 12 years). Well....my dad, being my dad, (always being there and offering to help financially) was so excited to hear that one of his daughters was getting married that he took it upon himself to fund the entire wedding. Not only, but he pretty much took over and started suggesting things me and my FH weren't interested in as we wanted a small intimate ceremony. Long story short, two months later, after thousands have already been spent on a catering service, DJ, expensive venue, too many flowers , centerpieces and other things me and my FH weren't interested in but just were laid back and let him do what he wanted (with our input) because it's his money and I the bride realize that I am the first of 3 girls to be getting married. I wanted to let my dad have his day. He reassured me that the money was coming from the house he recently sold, and told me to not worry about the money.
Welll.....
Sunday we had A BIG ARGUMENT.
He told me a whole bunch of hurtful things such as how I will look tacky in a ballgown and tennis shoes, and I will be too formal against my FH and wedding party whom are also wearing semi formal dress with Van's sneakers...and then he proceeded to remind me that he is going on vacation in one month and he now might have to cancel the vacation because of the cost of the wedding.
My mom has offered to help financially but we aren't close and I don't want to involve her...she is highly opinionated and will add to the stress.
My question is do I tell my dad that he hurt my feelings by all the things he said, and confront him by reminding him that this big wedding was his idea, or just let it be and try to forget about it? I went from feeling like daddy's special little girl to now having a huge amount of guilt attached to my wedding. Please help!!!!

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Latest activity by Esther, on June 25, 2018 at 12:11 PM
  • Belle
    Savvy July 2018
    Belle ·
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    "I went from feeling like daddy's special little girl to now having a huge amount of guilt attached to my wedding. "

    ---that's what you need to tell him. Why that happened, and the underlying issues. He sounds like HE needs to be reminded as well that you love him and just because you don't have the same opinion as him on some things, doesn't mean you don't respect his opinions or wont take any of his advice. Sounds like he snapped, find out why, and let him know exactly what you told us. Just my opinion


    Good luck!

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  • Neffe
    Master July 2020
    Neffe ·
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    Hi Cassandra! Welcome to the WeddingWire Community! Smiley ring I am so sorry to hear you're experiencing this. It's certainly not a bad idea to have open communication by letting him know how you feel, but you just have to carefully think it through further to see if you feel comfortable expressing these emotions. It could potentially help the bond between the two of you. I really hope you're able to work through this!

    Best of luck.

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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
    MrsV1027 ·
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    This! He's your dad. Have a nice talk with him about how you are feeling. Also maybe find some really good pictures of a similar look to show him that it will look really good. FH and I will be wearing converse and I'll have a tea length dress. My mom came over and saw my shoes and said "oh those are too funny". Um what? They aren't supposed to be funny. I almost changed my mind on my shoes because of that but I refuse to let her dictate my style

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    Beginner July 2018
    Cassandra ·
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    Thanks ladies!! Yes he did snap. Over the unexpected price of my alterations...$375. He paid $400 for my dress (it was a sale sample dress originally $900) and it started with him being upset that the alterations were as much as the dress.
    I now feel as if I cannot ask him for any more money. But I know this isn't reasonable. I am very nonconfrontational. But I don't want to continue to think he is secretly resentful.
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    Beginner July 2018
    Cassandra ·
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    AND that is why mom isn't involved. She made a very backwards comment when I had my first dress finding appointment that nearly drove me to frustration tears. She bought me heels!!! Then my MOH and BFF got me some custom Vans. That is how I feel about that lol
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    Just Said Yes August 2018
    Esther ·
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    I understand that last line especially. It sounds like everyone has the best intentions when it comes to a beautiful wedding but got sidetracked by details. I would address each thing he said and see if you can compromise on some things or you can get him to understand why you chose what you chose. He's your father he has an idea of the vision that he wants to see but you have a vision too. Show him your vision, make a look book let him see what you see.

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