Most of our family resides in San Diego and they all will be driving to Vegas to attend, but my mother and sisters whom live in Ohio w/me are dragging their feet to make their flight/hotel reservations. I'm getting upset that they may not attend... Shouldn't they be there for me?
Sad bride-to-be :(
2006-07-18 06:39:43 · 7 answers · asked by darkspot77 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Update: Great news All! My mom & 2 out of 3 sisters are set to go! I'm going to do what I can to help my other sis so that she can go. Thank you so much for all your kind, friendly responses. I am now, a Happy-bride-to-be! ;)
2006-07-18 13:31:50 · update #1
Of course they should be there...IF they can afford it. Are they procrastinating because budget is a concern, or are they just simply procrastinating? If the latter is the case, let them know that this is, of course, a very important day for you, and you have enough details of your own to deal with without the stress of thinking about them missing out due to simple lack of planning. If it's the former, well, then you can't control that unless you're going to foot the bill.
2006-07-18 13:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
If it is your mom and sisters, I think they should be in attendance. I recently went to a wedding (my sister in laws) in Colorado and I live on the east coast. It is quite an expense between airfare and hotel reservations. If you can make some arrangements to have them stay with you or someone you know in the Las Vegas area, so it will save them some money, they may be more likely to come. I am sure they want to be there, but it is a lot to ask.
My sister in law who was married in CO only had here siblings and parents attend because cousins and other relatives could not afford the trip. So as I said, try and make some accomodation for them, so they don't feel obligated to spend too much money.
2006-07-18 14:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by manderin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sweetie!! How long of a notice did you give everyone? We live on the East Coast as does our family, and most of our friends, and we just got married in Vegas this past January. We gave everyone a year's notice so that way they chose to spend a week out there.
Maybe you should look at some package deals for them and show them how reasonable it is to go out there. Or even show them how cheap it is to stay out there.
2006-07-18 15:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by Scarlett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can EXPECT them to be there, but speaking from personal experience, they may just not have the gumption to do so. Sadly, some people take their own feelings as more important than others' especially when money's involved.
All I can suggest is that you remind them that the longer they wait, the more they're going to end up paying for those plane tickets!
2006-07-18 13:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have a locate wedding, it's expensive and sometime hard for people to come. Are they having money issue or problems getting time off of work? Maybe should talk to them about it and offer some help if you can?
2006-07-18 13:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think your family should be there! I am assuming this is your first wedding! If it is your second, I might be abloe to buy why they are not coming, but not for your first! Good Luck! I really hope they can make it!!
2006-07-18 13:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by SprinkleS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think your family should be their for you. but i also think maybe they don't have all the money. you should really talk to them and see that's going on with them. if they don't have all the money maybe you could help them out. i wish you and your groom all the luck and best wishes. and good luck with your family.
2006-07-18 13:48:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋