My mother went into hysterics, she could barely breathe!!!
2007-03-19 01:54:11 · 43 answers · asked by sparkleythings_4you 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
When...the 1st, 2nd or 3rd time? Ha ha.
2007-03-19 09:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Snuffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had the same reaction and my dad was even worse. Waited for almost a year while living with the guy to see if things would change but no luck......
Married him abroad in the end cos it seemed the easiest way round all the agro I new would go with the 'big day'. We had an amazing time and it was really romantic. Had a party for friends when we got back and then family members threw us family parties which went fine.
I still got the hysterics and the I was only doing it because I know hes wrong for you speach but things came round in the end and my parents love him to bits. We just gloss over the first few years of agro......
Have been married 25 years this summer so I think it proves that parents do not always know best................!
2007-03-20 00:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by Gilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The honest to God truth?
My mother non-chalantly responded that she was getting married too!
My fiance's parents, however, threw a fit. His father was completely apathetic (all he cares about it baseball... haha). His mother, on the other hand, became very hostile. She insisted that I was attempting to steal her son away (he's pretty grown up now... get over it!). She demanded I remove the engagement ring (I didn't). She insisted for several functions and holidays that we shouldn't announce the engagement because "it would spoil the occasion." Then she turned around and told family members that my fiance was hiding it because he had made a mistake. When we announced it anyway she went into hysterics over it too- but not the good kind! Hopefully, your mother's reaction was good!
2007-03-19 02:13:01 · answer #3 · answered by lilmissmiss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents were really pleased but my future in laws went totally over the top, my mum in law was hysterical with joy and immediately took me to her room to give me the old family heirlooms.
After 12 unhappy years of marriage and a messy divorce, I now know why she was so pleased, she couldn't wait to get him off her hands!
2007-03-19 02:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was expected, so she didn't react very much. We just got down to planning it as I'd decided on a date only 10 weeks away. I didn't have any bridesmaids, so most of the organisation was done by my mum and I! My dad never really said much, but I know he has kept the text from my husband asking for his permission to marry me. My mum loves the fact that I'm married - she is forever bragging to anyone who'll listen that shes got a Son who works at Canary Wharf and a daughter who is married. Now she wants grandchildren!
2007-03-19 01:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi was that in shock or happyness. My parents were really happy and are giving me all the help I need. I have to thank my mum loads as without her I dont think I could of done all the planning and everything else that comes with all the planning. My fiances mum was very please and had tears of joy, his adopted dad just asked him what made us want to get married etc blah blah blah, and his real dad asked if I was pregnant which angerd me and my mum as of course Im not, but its a long story but yes. My parents and his mum was very happy.
But if people are giving you a hard time over it them just ignore them as its what you want to do and dont change your mind for noone.
2007-03-19 04:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so lucky. I only have my Dad and he is remarried. He didn't say much when I told him I was getting married and he didn't even come to my wedding, I didn't have either of my parents there and it broke my heart.
Cherish your parents and if they seem over the top sometimes or interfere too much, just be thankful you have them. I'd give anything for my father to be happy for me, unfortunately his wife doesn't let him have contact with me (she's nuts) so I feel like an orphan at times.
Never take parents for granted.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! have a wonderful wedding day!!!!!
2007-03-19 02:00:49 · answer #7 · answered by Nickynackynoo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a shame to read all these sad stories surrounding what should be very joyous news!
Our family and friends all expected us to marry at some point, and when we delivered the news, everyone was quite happy for us. My mom took to calling my fiance son right away, and his parents have been just thrilled.
2007-03-19 02:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was a bit young when i got engaged (18), we both finally plucked up the courage to tell them. his parents were happy they were barely out of school when they got married(16 & 18). but my parents you'd of thought id said something offensive to them. they sat there so quiet for what seemed like hours then my mum said "and how long is this lasting?" That was 6 years ago and our 3rd anniversary is coming up soon, so mum it lasted a while and still is!! Good luck to you, if your happy dont let on to them if its not the reaction you expect.
2007-03-19 04:01:28 · answer #9 · answered by allymc2001uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiancee and I are the first of the parents children to get married, (We are the oldest siblings on each side) So they were kinda "nervous" about it but as time went on they got more comfortable with the idea. Now I'm driving them nuts with the planning.
2007-03-19 05:16:08 · answer #10 · answered by Wendy Kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm divorced now but when i told my parents i was getting married they were happy it was almost like 1 down and 1 more to go to the altar.
2007-03-19 02:00:23 · answer #11 · answered by 2sweet4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋