Flipping channels this morning, I came across yet another reality show…”Momster of the Bride”. The name says it all. I watched the show in it’s entirety, becoming more and more disgusted with the behavior of this so-called “parent”. I was reminded of the situation a friend is in regarding her wedding, and her mother’s desperate need to control it.
So far, my friend has compromised on the location of both the ceremony itself and the reception. She’s been almost harassed by her mother’s side of the family regarding religious views and traditions, and she’s been challenged down to the contents of the guest list.
Remembering my own wedding and the compromises we made (although not for my mom…she was great), I started thinking about alternatives to the traditional wedding that causes so much stress.
- My friend mentioned above has just found out that the all inclusive resort they booked for their honeymoon offers a FREE beach wedding in Mexico. That’s enough to make me get married again!
- My mom heard of a couple inviting all of their friends to a huge barbecue. When the guests arrived, they were told that they were to be witnesses to the host’s wedding! What a perfect way to alleviate the pressure from the control freaks!
- Many couples opt out of a traditional wedding ceremony and simply get married by a Justice of the Peace. They use the money saved on either a big honeymoon or a fun reception…or both!
As the big wedding season approaches, far too many brides are more anxious to get the ceremony behind them, feeling way too much pressure and conflict. If this is the case, consider a different approach. It is YOUR day. Enjoy it!
Photo by Johnny Jet via Flickr Creative Commons.
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