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Aren't you glad you are already married sometimes? haha
My wife's brother is getting married in May. May is the key point. That's the day that he and his sweet fiancee chose. They chose the Saturday before Memorial Day because neither have worked long enough to have vacation time so this gives them one extra day for their honeymoon. Sounds reasonable right?
Oh no. my wife's family (not including my wife, Bethany) are giving them hell saying it isn't convenient and that they need to move it to June. Well Bethany and I keep telling them we'll be there whenever it is so don't worry about it but the other people are stressing the bride to be out.
I looked at Bethany and told her I was so glad we were done with all that stress. I remember certain family members on her side trying to control everything too.
While I love being married and I love our WDW wedding, I am soooo glad it's over with. Weddings are too stressful as it is.
I think it's unbelievable and horrible that your inlaws would do that your BIL. How dare they think they can dictate when the wedding should be? They should elope!
My sympathy for your BIL. It is a stressful time and sometimesthe families involved forget the purpose of the day .
We took so long to actually decide to get married, when we did decide, I was informed that the Vicar ( I wanted to be married by a specific person) was moving so the wedding date was fixed by him. We were his last wedding before he moved.
I can be a bit stong willed so ignored the "intereference" from the then future MIL. My own mother was so laid back that I struggled to get her involved "It's your wedding day do what you want, not what people expect"
Oh yes I am glad that stress is behind me. My future inlaws did the same thing...prior to me even meeting them as we lived a distance away from both of our families. They said we needed to consider "everyones" schedule and it was just wrong to ask people - people I didn't even know mind you - to come during the middle of the school year etc. So my dreams of a nice small wedding in October were traded for a big church wedding in January (during winter break of course). It still annoys me and I always remind my husband that we will be doing our vow renewal at the 10 year mark exactly how I want it... and none of them are invited
To clarify I'm pretty sure my father in law doesn't care. He's very laid back. My MIL is definitely the driving force behind the drama. LOL
Oh what a shame...Both my girls are in fairly lengthy relationships and I have explained to them..WHATEVER they want to do when the time comes..Although I did get at least ONE to agree to a WDW wedding...OTHER than that?? I have no wishes except they have wonderfully happy lives...
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That's so sad. Hope they don't get too stressed.
We planned our wedding for Thanksgiving weekend, because we thought that there was a better chance of people having enough time off to come on short notice (we sent invitations in September...and had two months to plan). That worked well, but in hindsight.....I wish I'd picked another time. We've never been able to celebrate our anniversary because we are always with my husband's family celebrating Thanksgiving that weekend.
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I totally agree. This is sort of a tangent but Bethany's grandfather is hilarious. So at the wedding, he comes up to Bethany and me and says congrats and then says the following:
Bethany's Grandfather: Congrats Matt!
Me: Thanks, sir.
Bethany's Grandfather: I bet you are excited.
Me: Uh, yes, Bethany is an awesome girl. I'm very lucky.
Grandfather: No not about that. The wedding night. Atta boy!
Me: uh...err...
Bethany's Grandfather: Boy, my wedding night was Fifty years ago. Worst sleep I ever got (winks at me)
Me: uh..err...
Bethany: Grandfather, that is gross, (while laughing)
Her Grandfather: Just cuz I'm old doesn't mean I am not a man.
Me: I need to get a beer.
He's a cool guy but man I really didn't want to have a conversation with him about me keeping his granddaughter up all night.
He's a cool guy but man I really didn't want to have a conversation with him about me keeping his granddaughter up all night. [/quote]
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I think they should go to Disney and elope!! I totally understand what they are going through, I was there myself for my 1st wedding. They both need to put their foots down with everyone or they will be walked all over all the time. I hope everything works out for them so they can have a great day!
Bethany's Grandfather: Congrats Matt!
Me: Thanks, sir.
Bethany's Grandfather: I bet you are excited.
Me: Uh, yes, Bethany is an awesome girl. I'm very lucky.
Grandfather: No not about that. The wedding night. Atta boy!
Me: uh...err...
Bethany's Grandfather: Boy, my wedding night was Fifty years ago. Worst sleep I ever got (winks at me)
Me: uh..err...
Bethany: Grandfather, that is gross, (while laughing)
Her Grandfather: Just cuz I'm old doesn't mean I am not a man.
Me: I need to get a beer.
He's a cool guy but man I really didn't want to have a conversation with him about me keeping his granddaughter up all night.
Matt - So sorry to hear that family is giving your BIL and his bride to be such a difficult time. I had very little grief when it came to planning my own wedding, but I have helped dear friends navigate family issues when planning theirs. It's hard on the couple and just makes life miserable....Just be there to support them and let them know that they need to do what is right for them!!!!
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I totally agree. This is sort of a tangent but Bethany's grandfather is hilarious. So at the wedding, he comes up to Bethany and me and says congrats and then says the following:
Bethany's Grandfather: Congrats Matt!
Me: Thanks, sir.
Bethany's Grandfather: I bet you are excited.
Me: Uh, yes, Bethany is an awesome girl. I'm very lucky.
Grandfather: No not about that. The wedding night. Atta boy!
Me: uh...err...
Bethany's Grandfather: Boy, my wedding night was Fifty years ago. Worst sleep I ever got (winks at me)
Me: uh..err...
Bethany: Grandfather, that is gross, (while laughing)
Her Grandfather: Just cuz I'm old doesn't mean I am not a man.
Me: I need to get a beer.
He's a cool guy but man I really didn't want to have a conversation with him about me keeping his granddaughter up all night.
Before DH and I were married, he won a trip to London. So, we're telling my dad about it and he says to DH (DH to be at the time)..."You know, your supposed to go on the honeymoon after you get married." DH (to be) says to my dad..."Yeah, I know, we're just practicing." I'm sitting there thinking..."Oh, s***, now we're toast!" Dad says...."Oh, okay." End of conversation.... Sometimes we forget that parents and grandparents were young too.....but it's still not a conversation you really want to have!
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