Email from FH's cousin about no kids at the wedding....

Original post by GR2010

Aug 25, 2010 12:35 PM

Dude, the guilt trip isn't going to work. I don't care about you or your little bratty kid... do everyone a favor, keep your hundred bucks and stay home.

Enjoy reading...

Last you called I was on my way out the door and never returned your call. I have since lost your phone number from my 'recent calls' list.

I apologize but I should have made it clear to you right away that day that we would not be making it to the wedding as Tyler (and kids in general) would not be allowed to the wedding. I am not in favor of leaving him home to share in the day when he would be wishing he were there and wondering how it all was going.

He thoroughly enjoyed himself at the {FBIL's} wedding and was very happy to see Deb, Ashley, your parents as well as you and Steve. He was also excited taking pictures with his own camera for his own memories.

Please, please, please do not worry or make a big deal about it as it is yours' and hers' choice to arrange your wedding as you see fit. I have to be honest until this year I had not heard of that practice and always veiwed weddings as a larger family gathering, sharing in the event with some freinds invited as well. I always thought of it as a mini family re-union.

Anyway as I said, please don't fret over it as it is your wedding to plan, and your planning of the wedding to see to it as you wish.

We wish you all the best and will be in touch!

Pete

GR2010 Posted: Aug 25, 2010 03:01 PM

Re: Email from FH's cousin about no kids at the wedding....

Posted by barbtony

You know what - - - - Life is full of disappointments - let him get used to it now.

OMG Barb I love you.

MerSaysEh Posted: Aug 25, 2010 03:04 PM

Re: Email from FH's cousin about no kids at the wedding....

at 11 or 12 i doubt he really wants to be at a wedding with all adults anyways! no matter what we do though there is always SOMEONE who questions and complains

for example: my mom asked for my completed guest list. not wanting a fight i sent it to her. then she said to me 'why are so many kids invited' (i have a very young step-brother, we have 3 kids in our bridal party, etc. so for us it was just easier to have a party where kids can come - though i totally see the other side too) either way my point is it isnt their day or their choice and no matter what decisions the couple makes someone always complains

i would reply with 'thank you for your explanation and understanding, we completely understand your decision and will miss you at our celebration' and just take comfort in knowing you are the bigger person!

barbtony Posted: Aug 25, 2010 03:06 PM

Re: Email from FH's cousin about no kids at the wedding....

Posted by GR2010

Posted by barbtony

You know what - - - - Life is full of disappointments - let him get used to it now.

OMG Barb I love you.

Love you too

Lil OC Posted: Aug 25, 2010 03:18 PM

Re: Email from FH's cousin about no kids at the wedding....

You know what - - - - Life is full of disappointments - let him get used to it now.

best comment ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jna2010 Posted: Aug 25, 2010 03:21 PM

Re: Email from FH's cousin about no kids at the wedding....

definitely a bit of a guilt trip but at least he was fairly nice about it

Jsquared Posted: Aug 25, 2010 03:40 PM

Re: Email from FH's cousin about no kids at the wedding....

Posted by GR2010

Posted by barbtony

Posted by Jsquared

HOW OLD IS TYLER?

This is my question also.

Tyler is 11 or 12.

If tyler would rather take pictures and make memories at a wedding , then be home playing video games, they have bigger things to worry about than your 'practice'.