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Savvy November 2019

*venting* groom's parents want us to change dates?

Morgan, on March 28, 2018 at 4:23 PM

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My FH's family keep forgetting we have set a date. We haven't sent out STD's yet because there's still 18mo between now and the big day, but we have told all our family and friends multiple times. They asked AGAIN if we picked a date and we told them again. This time, his mom pulled it up on her...
My FH's family keep forgetting we have set a date. We haven't sent out STD's yet because there's still 18mo between now and the big day, but we have told all our family and friends multiple times. They asked AGAIN if we picked a date and we told them again.
This time, his mom pulled it up on her calendar and started getting mad because it's a Monday. We picked it because it will be our 8th anniversary (and it works out the venue we want is $800 cheaper on weekdays). We explained this to her, and they just said "...but it's a Monday. That's not being considerate of us and people with jobs." As if he and I don't also have full time jobs? We both work 5-6 days a week, we get it weekdays are when people work. But we picked this date because it's special to us and it's not like we cant take a couple days off work.

My family and our friends have all been great about it and excited. It's just his family that keeps asking about it, asking if we're considering other days, trying to guilt us into changing it to the previous Sunday so more of his relatives can come (even though they aren't invited?). Also his sister just got engaged as well and now they're saying we might have to change our plans for her sake..... We got engaged first. Not to be mean, but Her plans have no influence on us. She's nice, but we aren't close, so I'm not about to ask her about her plans and change my plans accordingly.

Idk. Just venting. Getting really tired of them trying to give us their 2 cents when we aren't asking for opinions, we are telling you what's happening.

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  • J
    Expert May 2018
    J ·
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    Actually most people check with their immediate families to make sure the date will work for them before they book the venue. That’s just common sense. Obviously trying to accommodate everyone isn’t going to work but she’s talking about her FH’s parents, not some random cousin. But it sounds like his parents are just being difficult and should be able to make it work out.

    Anyway, OP clarified that they are having a very small wedding with very few out of town guests and a small budget so it makes more sense that they are having it on a Monday now that we have that info.
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  • S
    Devoted November 2018
    shante ·
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    Enjoy your day. I am a firm believer that the people who want to be there will be there. People act like they don't go out for happy hour drinks during the week. If the date means something to you and your FH, and the wedding is small...carry on. Plus people saying $800 savings isn't a lot...according to whose budget? Do what you have to
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    Savvy July 2018
    Jennifer ·
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    This is your wedding. Have it when you want it. It is not their decision to make. Definitely don't change it because of the sister. You got engaged first, and already had your plans set.

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  • No
    Devoted September 2018
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    Honestly if that day is special to the both of you then who cares what day of the week it is. Just expect a good chunk of people not being able to attend. Unless his/your parents are paying for this then I don't see why you'd need to ask them if it works for them. It's your day and if your fine with them potentially not being able to go then do it! They can complain all they want, but it's YOUR money and YOUR day...not theirs.

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    November 2018
    happeningmom ·
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    I know I’m an unpopular vote but honestly this formu tells everyone to do what they want with the exception to self catering and dry weddings. They picked a date that was special to them....I don’t care if it was a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. No one has the right to suggest that they should give up a date that is significant to them in order to please everyone else. Let me ask this....how many of you called and spoke to each of your guests, inquiring about what day was best for them to attend, and did as they asked. Regardless of who it was. I will bet none....don’t say well we asked our parents....honestly in my opinion parents will find a away to to there unless there is a relationship issue. You picked the date, it means something to both of you, most people are local, so stay with you decision. $800 is a lot especially when you are on a tight budget. If people are going to attend they will do so with whatever date/day you choose.
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