Best Friends Wedding - whinge #1

[BrightSparkles]

Hmmm.. i think thats allot, but thats just me.

[Twin Sister]

The wedding party lunch and the cellar party (not even sure what that is) seem a bit much but everything else sounds normal. 6 dress fittings seems like a lot too. I've been in a few weddings and we only had 2 fittings.

We had a big (daytime) party the day after our wedding which was really nice for out of town guests.

[Laranna]

I wouldn't be attending the cellar party either if it was on my anniversary. So, no I don't think you're being rude at all.

I didn't organise anything for my bridal party to meet each other beforehand. I only had 2 bridesmaids, one of them being my sister. She and the other bridesmaid met when we first went looking for dresses. I gave them each others contact details and they liaised with each other about all the other stuff. DH's brother was the best man. We didn't have any groomsmen.

I think some brides go all out and that is fine, it's their wedding, but like any other invitation you have the right to decline if you don't want to go. Don't feel bad about it. Like you say, there will be plenty of other people there.

[feeb]

wow I must have been slack bride!!!

My 3 girls tryed on dressers seperatly and ordered them and I picked them all up and they got altered where they wanted if needed.

Hens night 2 of my 3 were good enought to have lots of in put in (I organised a lot of it as I knew where I wanted etc)

we had no rehersal dinner.

The matron of honour, bridesmaids had all met before, and the best man and groomsman were all great friends anyway.

So dont feel bad at not going to everything especially as anniversary!

[Lilliansmummy]

my fiancee is south african and my father lives in perth. my father is meeting my dp 2 days before we tie the knot lol and ill meet his family from south africa about 2 weeks before the wedding.
i have 1 bridesmaid (my sister) and dp has his cousin being best man. thats it! both my mum and dad will give me away and the ceremony and reception are at the same location. we r NOT having anything fancy like ur friend. i think its a bit over the top actually. i dont blaim u actually for not going to alot of her parties, id rather spend the extra money on a house

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Its a little over the top, if thats how weddings are "supposed" to be then im glad im eloping! and no way should you feel bad for missing the celar party, your wedding anniversary is really important!

[CrazyLady]

It does seem a bit extravagant but you have to remember that the bride and groom only get married once (hopefully) and it should be a special occasion. On the other hand I really think i'd be p*ssed off with how much time of mine it's taking up......

Best of luck with the teeth grinding