Stolen Honeymoon

jennbeck

Last month I booked our honeymoon in Key West at a great bed and breakfast.  Earlier this month, my sister and MOH booked a vacation with her fiance TWO WEEKS before the wedding in Key West.   I am rather upset and hurt that she is somewhat stealing my honeymoon and the fact that mine feels not as special.....should I continue with my plans or bail and do a honeymoon somewhere else?  

king26

I would continue on with your honeymoon.  It's the place you want to go so you should do it.  I wouldn't let the fact that your MOH and her FI are going ruin it for you.  In fact, after you both go then you'll be able to talk about it and the things you did there.  I would try not to let it get you down.

kaesha

1) You don't have a monopoly over vacation spots just because you're going there on your honeymoon. That's being ridiculous and juvenile.

2)  The world is a big place, big enough for both you and your sister to visit the same place and have two totally different experiences.

3) This means she can come back and tell you what not to do.

glam70s

I agree.. While you're entitled to feel however you want, I think this is a very childish response.. Of course you shouldn't go somewhere else - nor should you care that your sister will be there first. It shouldn't in any way make your honeymoon seem less special. Aside from the fact that you'll have a totally different experience, your honeymoon is about your first vacation with your husband. The actual location shouldn't matter much in comparison..

notquiteblushing

I'd get over it.  Key West is a popular spot.  You can still have a kickass honeymoon even if other people have been there first.

SweetCharade

It might have been a little weird if she booked the trip for the same time you were going, at the same hotel, and requested adjoining rooms so that the four of you could hang out together the whole time.  As is, I don't think it's something to be overly upset about.  The special-ness of your honeymoon is all about how you and your new husband spend your time there together, and doesn't have anything to do with if someone else travelled there before you.

JHS16

It would be fun if she could hide something fun somewhere and give you clues on where to find it!  We did this with my family in Yellowstone once and it made for a great scavenger hunt and fun time!  Turn it into something good.  

LaFemmeRousse

It's really not a big deal, and I'm not sure how this could be construed as her "stealing" your honeymoon.  Like many other posters have said, just because you've chosen somewhere for your honeymoon destination doesn't mean that no one else you know can go there within a certain time frame. 

Her experience there will have nothing to do with your honeymoon.  Don't change your plans if this was the trip you had your heart set on, it will still be a wonderful, special vacation with your brand-new husband!  Also, take advantage of her time there to get the best recommendations for must-sees and must-skips.  And don't stress about this

MNVegas

So you think you are the only one allowed to go to Key West? You need a big reality check and need to stop acting like a child. It is not like they are going at the same time and staying with you. She is not STEALING your HM and has the right to travel where she wants anytime she wants to.

abbycobb812

Aren't you from Florida? Is it really that uncommon for people you know to vacation down in Key West? My future brother-in-law lives there and he goes down to Key West about once every couple months.

Sorry, I think you need to chill out.

emilyinchile

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[QUOTE]Last month I booked our honeymoon in Key West at a great bed and breakfast.  Earlier this month, my sister and MOH booked a vacation with her fiance TWO WEEKS before the wedding in Key West.   I am rather upset and hurt that she is somewhat stealing my honeymoon and the fact that mine feels not as special.....should I continue with my plans or bail and do a honeymoon somewhere else?  
Posted by jennbeck[/QUOTE]

How is this possibly stealing your HM? I expected this to be that your sister booked to go with you guys, but seriously, you're going to get upset about her going to the same popular vacation spot during the same time frame as your wedding?

If it's going to upset you, by all means rebook your HM, but this is ridiculous.

christineloretz

Ouchies! Some strong words and strong responses.  Honestly, it's your day and your time with that special person.  If you feel like this situation somehow steals your moment, then go elsewhere.  

You know....I just wouldn't get all upset about it though.  This is one of those times that you don't want to make a mountain out of a mole hill.  Besides, you don't want to walk around upset for the next week or so.  It's not worth it for your heart.

I would just say let it go and have a blast!  Who cares who else in the family has been to your destination and who cares what could have been their motivation!  It's not about them, it's about you and your special someone.  Blow it off