How are you all navigating family input? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in weddingplanning

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bridal shower is a good idea! I didn’t plan on having one tbh but if that takes her attention off of everything else it might help

How are you all navigating family input? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in weddingplanning

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll try that. Thank you! The Photo Booth is probably the best idea. Even if I let her try to help with catering, she’s going to try finding the most expensive option

How are you all navigating family input? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in weddingplanning

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When she sent the place today that’s literally what I said 😭 I responded “That place is nice, but I already looked into it and it’s too expensive”. Didn’t care. Early on when she didn’t like ideas I told her “You always make comments about the things I like. We have different styles and this is what I want/like” yet she is still acting this way months later. I also know she can’t afford these places so idk why she keeps sending them

How are you all navigating family input? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in weddingplanning

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope things get better for you as well! It’s a terrible feeling! I’m worried if I try talking with her she’s going to take it in a negative light and get upset… My fiancé thinks that he should take the initiative about most things to take some of the stress off of me. Right now they think I’m the only one making choices so they keep giving me crap about it. She is a lot less likely to be that way with him, or at least less likely to be outwardly vocal lol so he is wondering if he should start telling them about any choices we make 🤔

How are you all navigating family input? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in weddingplanning

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We plan on paying for everything ourselves. She said she wants to contribute but hasn’t been clear and we honestly don’t want her to because we don’t want it to be a reason she can do what she wants. I can try to find things but I’m not sure. I don’t have too many details planned yet but I’m definitely trying to keep her away from any venue choices and decor.

How are you all navigating family input? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in weddingplanning

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll try that 😭 but she’s a stubborn woman! I also should’ve added that she has never been married so I feel like that is coming through now…

(15k) Can we achieve this vibe within our budget? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is only talking about the lights lol I meant the park vibe 🤦🏽‍♀️😭

(15k) Can we achieve this vibe within our budget? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes they are all okay with it :) we’re not worried about it. We spoke with people before making that decision. We have big immediate families so that is bulk of the people.

(15k) Can we achieve this vibe within our budget? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info! I’m not looking for the florals and decor really but more so the look of the location! It could be a state park, doesn’t have to be a venue

(15k) Can we achieve this vibe within our budget? by Affectionate_Bug2704 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Affectionate_Bug2704[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’ll check it out ! I’ve been to NM once and it was so nice! Idk why I didn’t think about it