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Obnoxious Aunt...

So, I went over to visit my Aunt yesterday and had dinner with her and my uncle and cousins from out of town.  My Aunt is very opinionated and says what she thinks without even thinking about it.  First she say's "we aren't going to your wedding because we can't afford it.  Why didn't you guy's just have a wedding here and then go on your honeymoon over there?"  First of all we aren't expecting everyone to make our wedding, we know it is going to be hard financially for some family members to go.  And about the honeymoon thing, we don't want a huge wedding here we want a small intimate setting over in paradise!  Ugh, why are family members so annoying?  This is my day not theirs.  Then as we were leaving she says "Why did you have to pick such a crummy month?"  Well first of all we picked December because my mother is on break from teaching and she couldn't get any other time off during the year.  And besides they are retired so why should it matter what month we pick, yea December 16th is right around Christmas time but we are making it all of our Christmas presents to go for our wedding.  

Not to mention a few months ago when I went to see her, she say's "We went to St. Thomas on a cruise and everything was just way to expensive and we couldn't afford anything, it just wasn't fun."  First of all why would you say these things to someone when you know they are going.  Everyone I talk to that has been there absolutely love it.  Also, any trip or vacation you go on it is going to be expensive.  That's why you save up money for it.  

And she say's all these things with an attitude and like she is really mad at me for going to have the wedding of MY dreams.  
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  • That sucks! I know that was hard to hear. She should learn that people should keep their opinions to themselves unless asked! If she can't go, fine. She should have graciously declined. End of story, no additional comments needed.
  • Sorry you have to deal with that, I think shes probably just a little bit jealous she can't go. I think no matter what not everyone will like what you're planning.  She would probably have something to say about it even if you were getting married where you live. 

    I live in Maryland and my wedding is in North Carolina (7-8 hours away).  When we first started planning my grandparents started complaining and asking why we weren't having it here.  They are fairly young and travel all the time to different countries, but they were complaining about a 7-8 hour car ride.  The whole reason why we chose the OBX was because we wanted family to still be able to come, and it would be fairly inexpensive since they can drive and not have to worry about flying.  I finally just stopped listening to people we told our parents that whoever can come, great!  We totally understood if they couldn't though. 
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  • People need to learn to keep their opinions to themselves! Sorry you are going thru this! She is probably just bitter that she isn't going :)
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  • I'm sorry. ((hugs)) I had several relatives that were the same way. It really sucks, and I'm not sure if they understand how much their words hurt. I often wondered if they were trying to "bully" me into planning a wedding at home.

    This is something you just have to deal with (as you know) when planning a DW. My IL's were... difficult... and they ended up having more fun than anyone when we were in Cancun. Sometimes people just need to complain I guess.

    If your aunt is causing you stress & hurt feelings, then maybe you should look at things differently & count your blessings that she won't be there. That may sound harsh, but this really is your special day to feel like you're walking on air... you don't want anyone there to bring you down.
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-theme-boards_destination-weddings_obnoxious-aunt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Theme%20BoardsForum:54Discussion:3cc4dba9-b348-4718-857b-c0c0e8786e76Post:e016fa78-5b9c-4b67-97b4-70ac4e44afad">Re: Obnoxious Aunt...</a>:
    [QUOTE]Sometimes people just need to complain I guess.
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    Agree. I think most DW brides go through this. I know I faced a few sassy comments from my grandma when we announced our plans. I've tried to think of it this way... If I were getting married locally, I'd likely have people (probably those I'm even less close with) complaining about the drive between ceremony and reception or the time, date, whatever.  With at DW all those naysayers have to complain about is the location.
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  • I'm glad your aunt cannot afford to go and will not be there to ruin your trip and your wedding day. I'm sorry that you have to deal with this! 

    If you give me her phone #, I will offer her my professional stand in services. I would be happy to take her place attending your wedding!  I even come with a broad list of complaints I can pull from to make you feel like she is really there - "This food is too cold!" "What, who has ever heard of chocolate cake at a wedding?!" "Why'd you pick such a crummy husband?" and then your more all purpose "Squawk!!" for when she is so dismayed that no words would do justice. ;)
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