September or December wedding??! Friend upset if I wed before her!
Original post by mariannarose
Hi everyone! I just want some outside opinions/advice as to whether I should keep my December date or change it to September.
My friend has had a 4 year engagement - finally getting married October 2014. My FH and I got engaged labor day weekend and have been together for 7 years. The day she saw the ring she said it would be a great idea to get married labor day weekend the following year and I said before you?! No way.
We decided we should get married after them because it seemed like the right thing to do considering how long they waited.. but didn't want to wait 2 years to get married since we have been together a long time - so booked a venue for early December 2014.. I have since been hesitant about the weather but keep pushing it out of my mind.
Now my friend wants to make sure her bridal shower and bachelorette party are 'first'.. which is making me really stressed/upset that she never appreciated me booking my wedding after hers and cares so much about being 'first' for this silly junk that doesn't matter. I just want to get married and she is complaining to my other friend who is her maid of honor.
NOW IN THE MEAN TIME - I get offered a permanent position at my job and they are not happy about me leaving for a 2 week honeymoon in December because it is our busiest season. So because I am so annoyed about everything I call the venue and see if they have any other days Sept/Oct/Nov - the only date they have is Sept 1st.. labor day and the same price! Which would be so meaningful since it was the weekend we got engaged. I am afraid to even speak to my friend about this idea - but is she even a good friend anymore if she is so selfish?? I know all of this won't mean anything in a year but I am so indecisive about a December wedding as it is and want my honeymoon to at least be everything I ever dreamed of!
Please share any thoughts you have!!! :)
mariannarose
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Hi everyone! I just wanted to check back in and let you know we booked our September 1st wedding!!!!! We are so much happier with our decision :)
My friend said it stinks for her but she will be supportive. I told her I do not expect her to be as involved because she will be planning her own wedding - so I feel much better now.
Anyways, time to plan!!! I am so stressed now that we only have 7 months left ahhhh if anyone can recommend photo/video PLEASE let me know! :) Thank youuuuuu all for the support and kind words!
mariannarose
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Hi everyone! I just wanted to check back in and let you know we booked our September 1st wedding!!!!! We are so much happier with our decision :)
My friend said it stinks for her but she will be supportive. I told her I do not expect her to be as involved because she will be planning her own wedding - so I feel much better now.
Anyways, time to plan!!! I am so stressed now that we only have 7 months left ahhhh if anyone can recommend photo/video PLEASE let me know! :) Thank youuuuuu all for the support and kind words!
Jonsgirl024
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Yay I'm So happy u went with that date> happy planning
KTF11
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Yay! Congratulations on the check!! Good luck with planning!!
cj52514
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Posted by Lori0413
I'm also on the September bandwagon! It was nice of you to originally book your wedding after hers, but totally unnecessary, IMO. If September is better for you because of the weather, your job, and the meaning behind it, then you should go for it.
To me, you get ONE DAY to be the princess. You're not entitled to a shower or bachelorette and you're not entitled to dictate when these happen in relation to other people's events.
This!!
Karoline
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Re: September or December wedding??! Friend upset if I wed before her!
First I am sorry you are going through this. Your friend should be happy for you and understand. If she doesnt understand than I am sorry to say she isn't being a good friend. Tell her how you feel and remind her it is not about being first; it's about friendship and love.
Good luck and keep us updated.
Megglez108
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Do whatever makes you happy!! It's your day! and your special time! People who get upset over stuff like that, I'm sorry, are very selfish. You shouldn't change your day to please others!
YES he asked me
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Happy that you were able to change your date and feel better. Enjoy!
jenniepny
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You and I have the same date now! You need to schedule your wedding for you and FH. It's very nice that you took her feelings into consideration, but in the end your wedding is about you! She should just be happy for you, and if she is a true friend, she will realize that she is being petty and get over it.
Karoline
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Great news!! We are both Giorgio's brides too! I booked Ken Hild photography.