Ok, very few responses to my last question...guess I have to do better!
???What surprised you the most about planning a wedding???
I'm only having a matron of honor, because all of my friends have been in a million weddings, and figured they didn't want to be in another (Im an older bride). I however thought they'd be involved or excited about helping plan the bachelorette party but my MOH told me they've been no help really. I'm kind of disappointed that they aren't more excited for me, since I'm the last in my group to get married. Kind of a bummer.
How about you guys?
JuneBug86
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I would say how much everything costs, we're not even having a big wedding but everything adds up.
pjt212301
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Posted by JuneBug86
I would say how much everything costs, we're not even having a big wedding but everything adds up.
I totally agree!!!!
ChristineNorah
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I have been surprised by the behavior of certain members of our families. Definitely disappointing. I have also been surprised by how laid back I have managed to be. I thought I would be a ball of stress but so far so good.
STorres519
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I've been surprised how expensive things are and how much it really adds up to and my expectations of certain family and friends were a lot higher. I think its just really jealously at the end!
Bride2Be78
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Posted by JuneBug86
I would say how much everything costs, we're not even having a big wedding but everything adds up.
Def this!!! I think I would have eloped LOL
pinkbunny
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Posted by JuneBug86
I would say how much everything costs, we're not even having a big wedding but everything adds up.
I think we can all agree on this! I was in complete denial of how much it was going to cost!!
e72071
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First thing is definitely the cost. It's amazing all the little things you don't think about until you have to. Boy does it add up. Secondly, the way people act. I only have 3 girls in my bridal party and one of them I have been friends with for 22 years. Sadly, due to her actions and her completely lack of interest in being involved in any aspect of the wedding, I think after my shower in 2 weeks she may be out of the wedding as well as no longer being a friend. I say after the shower because the other 2 girls and my fmil told me she has not acknowledged anything for the shower, no contributions and told them from the beginning that she WON'T be attending the shower because it's her 'family day'. I guess our friendship isn't enough for her. Anyway I can go on but I won't bore you all with the details.
Just put whatever pettiness is going on behind you and make sure you enjoy every minute of planning and the wedding.
Lilnessa
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Posted by JuneBug86
I would say how much everything costs, we're not even having a big wedding but everything adds up.
This! Seriously..I had an amazing budget set up in the beginning until i started booking everything and that changed really quickly!!
tara5533
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I have to say the lack of effort from my bridal party I have 6 girls and only 3 are helping and that including my maid of honor my sister is the biggest help. Also the money I am trying to have a small wedding but it keeps adding up
pixietina
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I was surprised at how some people in my bridal party behaved. Also how much I loved wedding planning.
renrico
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definitely money as I think it is with everyone, but also the ones that have been involved and the ones who have not. I have basically had to beg my mother to be involved in anything. She never seems to want to be a part of any aspect and it hurts. My sister (MOH) has never been that affectionate and I sort of thought she never even really liked me all that much to be honest. I never thought she would be the greatest MOH but I knew I should make her that title, but I was completely wrong. She has been great! So, super helpful!!! I feel like it has brought us closer together lately. But the 2 girls who I thought would be more helpful, have not been and have left a lot on my sister. I feel so bad that she is stuck doing so much!
