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Venty!

Ugh. My sister, who is a notorious flake, just called me going on about how flights from three different airports are $500 and up. They need three flights and it really adds up. We are getting married next month and why she waited until now to book is beyond me. My direct flight was $400 but the connecting flights were about $75 cheaper at the time.

I even sent out an email a month ago as soon as the Paquiao fight was announced to a bunch of people. I said I wasn't sure if it would effect flight pricing, but I just wanted to get it out there.

Talking to my stepmom today, I asked her "what am I supposed to do?" and she said nothing. She thinks worst case BIL won't come. Sigh. They sent their response cards back a month and a half ago. Maybe they should have looked at flights first. I realize that not everyone can afford to come to a destination wedding, and I don't mean to sound obnoxious. I just wish they put more though into this.

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  • Ohh that sucks and I know exactly how that feels. It's frustrating especially when it's close family. My cousin who is like a sister to me text me 2 days ago telling me she doesn't think she will make it to the wedding. Her reason was she has training every Saturday from April to July which I personally think is a lie. Through the my planning she never seemed too excited when I talked about the wedding send she never booked her room so I really think she never planned on coming.

    I'm hoping your sister gets it together and does go to your wedding I know it can be really frustrating. Like you said she's had months to book her flights instead of waiting until a month before. Try not to let it get to you too much though, what matters is you and your FI enjoy your big day! :)
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  • Thats ridiculous! I dont understand how people dont/cant forward plan. Its not that hard! Im sorry you are going through this Ally. I really do hope at least your sister comes, even if it has to be without her family (hopefully not).

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  • That sucks, Ally! I am wondering if we're going to get some calls/texts like that in the coming month from people who slacked off on booking, even though we've sent multiple reminders as well! So frustrating, I booked my flights and room back in October to get a good price, why can't everyone be as organized as us Vegas brides?!
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  • Going thru this also and it's very frustrating!! 
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  • Yup, this is normal, people are lazy about planning.  Now matter how hard you try, there will always be those that are last minute on everything.  We had one guest flake out via a facebook message 24 hours before the wedding; found out later it was a bs excuse and she had waited until two weeks prior to book her flight.

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    Two of my FI's best friends who were meant to be coming from the UK have flaked on us.  One said he has jury service that he can't get out of because he already deferred once due to work which is lame because if you have a holiday booked you can put a request in to the judge and he's known our wedding date for over a year.  The other said he was coming and now can't for various financial reasons but both of them hadn't said anything.  We had to email them twice this week asking what was going on.  Just communicate people!  If you aren't seriously thinking you'll make it just say!  It's a long way, it's expensive, we get it but don't string us along.  They've both been to Vegas for Punk Rock Bowling the last two years so it's not like they can't save or anything.  FI is really gutted.  I hope your sister and your BIL can sort something out Ally.
  • Geez, I guess it is contagious through all weddings....been on the phone for the past 4 days with people who are saying, I can't find a room, flights are so expensive, not sure if we can come now...and I thought the same thing, I would never had RSVP'd unless I had my crap booked! How rude! The biggest crux is that both of my bridesmaids haven't even booked their hotel rooms yet and the wedding is in 33 days! WHAT THE HELL? Our guest count just dropped by 8!

    I am so sorry to AllyIDo and all you girls who are going through this drama/shenanigans right now...so ridiculous!

  • Thanks everyone. I'm sorry we are all dealing with this but it seems to be The Destination Wedding Way!


    My sister just texted me and said "we booked our flights." Not sure if that means they are all coming or not, but it made me feel better!

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  • This has me nervous for our wedding! We live here in Vegas but about 90% of our guests are OTT. We plan to send save the dates at the 7-8 month mark so hopefully people don't wait until their invitations to book - we know etiquette says 6-8 weeks for invites but we are leaning more towards 8-12 weeks because of the OTT guests.

    I guess when people don't act in a timely manner, they have to deal with the consequences... but unfortunately you do too! 
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  • I don't think my brother has booked his flight yet and I have one friend who I don't believe she has booked yet either.  Mt FI just recently told his brother about the wedding and invited him so we aren't sure if he can make it.  We only invited 13 people so if 4 or 5 drop off we are looking at a super tiny wedding instead of just a tiny wedding.  I'm okay either way but I would really like our brothers to be there.
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  • As soon as I get the suite and other plans finalized (we're going back the end of April) I'll be sending out emails to give everyone a heads up.  (my family likes to plan) so they can book hotels then.  I know several are already trying to book flights and it's not until November...  but I'm sure someone will flake on us too, no matter what you do with destination weddings from what I've read that will happen.  I'm also going to send out the actual invitations 90 days before...
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  • I totally understand I am constantly watching flight prices and keeping people up to date. I am doing mypart I can't make them purchase.
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