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Samantha
Frequent user June 2018 Ontario

Help with a broken family?

Samantha, on October 26, 2017 at 09:37 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 6
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So both of my parents are with other people who have huge families...and my fiancee is the youngest of 8 siblings, plus he's got a huge amount of family as well...

Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with time management in regards to making sure everyone feels loved? I want to spend as much time with all of my step siblings on either side, new in-laws, parents and their partners, and cousins as well as our friends without giving more love to the other, because I know that someone will make us feel bad for it if I spend more time with my mom's side than my dad's side, or we spend more time with our friends than our families...

I'm just not sure how to juggle 100 people who aren't excited about seeing the other's family

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Latest activity by Sonja, on October 26, 2017 at 11:52
  • Sonja
    VIP September 2017 Ontario
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    I would suggest that you arrange a visit with each of the groups separately before the wedding. Make them feel special during these times and they won't feel neglected if you can't devote your wedding time to them. Then, at the wedding, use the receiving line and mingling techniques to greet everyone. Special thank you notes attached to your favours also help.

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  • Ashley
    Super June 2018 Alberta
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    Yeah the receiving line is probably your best bet!

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  • Samantha
    Frequent user June 2018 Ontario
    Samantha ·
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    The receiving line is a great idea! Thank you guys for the help. I definitely also wanted to do personalized thank you notes to everyone, hopefully I'll remember something that happened with each of them so I can mention it. Smiley heart

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  • Ap2017
    Super September 2017 Ontario
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    We faced sort of the same issue. I agree that a receiving line is a great way to make sure everyone gets some amount of personal attention from you. People, for the most part, understand how busy weddings are and know that the bride and groom are constantly being pulled in different directions by people who want to see them. You could also make sure your thank you notes are personalized after the fact so they know you put special thought into them and appreciate them making their way out to your wedding.

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  • Erin
    Master September 2017 Ontario
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    We tried to mingle and say hi to everyone which I think we did. People need to understand that you have a lot going on that day and may not get the amount of time you want with each person. We went through the tables during dinner to say hi to people and chat a bit and we also said hi during the cocktail hour and people will just keep coming up to you with congratulations or hugs etc. Don't feel bad if you only get 5 minutes with one person and 25 with another few. At the end of the day it is about you and your FH and your happiness!

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  • Ashley
    Expert March 2018 Ontario
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    You could do a receiving line on the day of your wedding that way you know you will see everyone.


    Also maybe have days before the wedding that you invite a couple people out to help you with the planning process. It is hard to juggle family and friends but I think that they will overall be happy for you are your future hubby!

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