So about the weekend. We had a nice brunch - we gave everyone the news (on a side note, our families do not know I have a blog. I would not post it here BEFORE telling them). Anywho, the parents took it surprisingly well. Like really really well. They were excited. They weren't upset that we were eloping. They are eagerly planning a party for when we return. My future husbands grandmother on the other hand. Wow. Things did not go well. She was VERY upset, and would not let up about how selfish we were. I wasn't impressed. But we are going to a beautiful place to get married - and we get a wedding and a honeymoon in one. To have a wedding here (which we did plan) was about 18,000. To go away and have a wedding/vacation, 4,000. We made the right decision. And really... we have no one to please but ourselves.
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That's beautiful! And I agree with you, as long as you're happy and you're doing it for you, go for it! It's not always about pleasing others (I've learned that much at least). I'm glad most of the family is taking it so well. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you are doing the right thing for the two of you. The grandmother will come around if she loves your fiance.
ReplyDeleteI'm stopping by from SITS to welcome you to the family!
I'm glad most of the family took it well. I hope everything comes together for you the way you'd like. You're right - in the end it is only about you two. My husband & I chose to take the $ my parents had set aside and go on a big honeymoon/cruise instead of having a reception and then put the rest into savings. So many people couldn't believe we'd do that - but if I had the choice, I'd do it all over again!
ReplyDeletePopping over from SITS to welcome you to the gang! Have a great day.
Congratulations... and best wishes.
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