Skip to main content
ARE YOU A VENDOR?

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Amanda
Frequent user September 2018 New Brunswick

Planning for guests week of wedding

Amanda, on April 9, 2018 at 11:56 Posted in Before the wedding 0 6
Saved
Reply
So my FH's mother, father, sister, and grandmother are all coming down from out of town) for our wedding in September. I would like to start figuring out when theyre planning on "landing" and where they're staying (ie... Whether or not any would like to stay with us) and I know I'm going to want to have social things planned as well since we don't get to see one another very often.
So I'm wondering if it's too early to start planning/asking they're travel plans? I don't want to come across like the overzealous bridezilla daughter in law. But I would also like to start planning for guests and working my already crazy schedule around them.
When would you guys start asking? The wedding is September 29th

6 Comments

Latest activity by Brittany, on April 13, 2018 at 18:32
  • Brittany
    British Columbia
    Brittany ·
    • Dispute
    • Hide content

    I don't believe it's too early to ask. You might find out they have their own ideas or specific things they want to do as well, that you either aren't involved in, or need to book in advance. If they aren't sure yet, then at least you know, and they know to inform you when they have any information or plans.

    If you're putting aside your own time the week before your wedding to entertain and visit with them, then you have the right to plan that time as early as you need to feel comfortable. If anyone acts like you're being overbearing, then they can choose to not work with you for a plan, and risk you not being available for them later.

    Don't drive yourself nuts over it, hopefully calmly reaching out and letting people know you'd love to spend time with them, but hope they can appreciate how busy you'll be that week, so you'd like some guidance towards their plans.

    • Reply
  • Erin
    Master September 2017 Ontario
    Erin ·
    • Dispute
    • Hide content

    I don't think it is too early at all. Frame in the sense that you are super excited for them to arrive and that there is so much wedding stuff you want to make sure you don't miss out on time with them too. I'm sure they'll be happy that you are making time for them in your already busy schedule!

    • Reply
  • Karen
    Expert September 2018 Ontario
    Karen ·
    • Dispute
    • Hide content
    My wedding is Sept 15 and I've already planned out what everyone can do at the meantime that they are visiting. It's better to be prepared than panic last minute or have nothing at all.
    • Reply
  • Stephanie
    Master July 2018 Alberta
    Stephanie ·
    • Dispute
    • Hide content

    I don't think it's too early, but if they don't know yet, I would let them know you are interested in planning some things for when they are here and so if they could let you know as soon as possible, you can start planning.

    • Reply
  • Bianca
    Master August 2019 Ontario
    Bianca ·
    • Dispute
    • Hide content

    I don't think it's too early! You want to be prepared and I think it's very considerate of you to be thinking this far ahead.

    • Reply
  • Jennifer
    Super August 2018 Alberta
    Jennifer ·
    • Dispute
    • Hide content
    I don’t think it could hurt to ask them some questions so you can start to plan. If they’re not sure yet then obviously they will let you know. My fiancé’s family most likely wouldn’t have it all planned yet they’re a little bit more last minute for things lol but like I said doesn’t hurt to ask them now. You could always ask your fiancé to ask them for you if you’re worried about coming across as a bridezilla I know I do that with my fiancé sometimes too when I have questions for my future in laws since our wedding is going to be on their property I tend to have lots of questions but I think it’s fine honestly.
    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×

Related articles

How to Scale Back the Guest List for Your Wedding
Trends & Tips How to Scale Back the Guest List for Your Wedding Is the first draft of your guest list looking a little bit too long or do you...
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Wedding Planning
Wellness How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Wedding... Planning a wedding can be super stressful! Here are a few tips on how to take...
How to Create a Wedding Budget
Budget How to Create a Wedding Budget Are you stressed about your wedding budget? We’ve got a few tips that’ll help...
Read more articles

Groups

Show more

WeddingWire Article Topics