Wedding Woes

Stressed beyond belief...

So I'm kind of freaking out...I'm feeling pretty guilty!! Can someone help calm my Jitters with some words of wisdom....?? I've changed my mind on a reception hall rental my Mother offered to pay for.

Last week, my mother & Grandmother talked me into booking my reception at a close to home reception hall. I mainly agreed because everything would be simple for them because it is so close to their homes to set up everything. They have also coordinated 3 other weddings there in the past, so they are familiar with the hall's kitchen, etc. My family is cooking all of the food because they have catered multiple wedding receptions for family & friends.

After looking at it last night, I hate my decision. It looks like a cafeteria with a bar and no windows. I watched Previous wedding reception videos and the space is just so cramped and blah/stuffy looking.

My other choice is a gorgeous, spacious hall with Cathedral ceilings and beaufiul views.. but of course this became an inconvenience for everyone else because it is 45 minutes from home...and because our family is cooking all of the food it wouldn't be as easy taking the food to the hall.

I know that if I tell my family I've changed my mind, everyone will be aggrivated with my choice and it will cause tension. This is because Mother is footing the bill for the reception hall rental. I've thought about telling her to not worry about it, and because I've changed my mind, I will pay for everything I decide to do.

Someone please help...

Re: Stressed beyond belief...

  • PMeg819PMeg819 member
    Knottie Warrior 5000 Comments 500 Love Its First Answer
    edited December 2011
    If its what you want and you'll pay for it, then consider doing it. Although if you're going that far, just pay for a freaking caterer.
  • TheDuckisTheDuckis member
    Seventh Anniversary 5000 Comments 25 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited December 2011
    It's kindof natural to feel wishy-washy after you've made decisions--at least it was for me. I HATED the hall that my parents insisted on booking, but you know what? I had a really great time at my wedding and barely even noticed the room we were in.

    If you're losing sleep over it, sit down with your mom--with an open mind--and explain that you're worried you made the wrong choice. Go over the pros and cons of each place with her, and decide again. If you do choose the farther location, do what you can to make it more convenient for your family, even if that means paying for catering.
  • tawillerstawillers member
    Ninth Anniversary 5000 Comments 500 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited December 2011

    Why will it cause "tension"?  If you're happier with another place and you're going to pay, why would they be upset?

  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_wedding-woes_stressed-beyond-belief?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:47Discussion:6a8aae67-c911-4a0c-9f5c-65a9af67f326Post:7de831e0-50d0-4074-8992-3765b028b783">Re: Stressed beyond belief...</a>:
    [QUOTE]Why will it cause "tension"?  If you're happier with another place and you're going to pay, why would they be upset?
    Posted by tawillers[/QUOTE]

    Ohhh if only you knew my family. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-yell.gif" border="0" alt="Yell" title="Yell" /> 
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