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AIBU?

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to postpone our wedding?

7 replies

jeansdoneupwitharubberband · 27/07/2013 13:31

am i being a princess? Our wedding is set for within the next three months, its not local we are having to travel, (most of our guests live nearer so they are close by, this was on purpose to make it easier for majority of people invited) However, while all the major things are sorted, we haven't sent out invites yet (was sticking to 6 week before tradition) although guests know to save the date etc.
I know it can be stressful organising these things anyway, but we have just had an offer on our house so would very likely be moving (relocating a fair distance, I work from home so essentially moving my business too) changing our dc's schools, buyers have said their closing date would be literally days before the big 'i do'.
My other half is finishing his long standing career in a job he loves and unfortunately this is proving very stressful and is taking longer to do than anticipated and so limits our big move at that time also meaning (possibly) staying with mil in this area until he's done.
On top of this his dc's from previous relationship are still stinging from the very messy (is there any other kind?) divorce and are behaving like children do in this situation which is tainting our plans also.
We have been together a long time and we have a 'marriage' already, we really want our 'wedding' to be perfect and lovely, not just to be thinking once this is all over we can relax! I want to enjoy the planning and run up to it all as well as the day itself and i just cant at the moment, so aibu to delay it til a few months later now, rather than hoping it all just comes together then going ahead with it as everyones made plans and we cant let them down last minute?
One of the wedding party has uncharacteristically gotten organised and booked flights from abroad already, I would be happy to pay for any changes required to those or, if needsbe i guess, new flights. I just dont want to be standing there on the day feeling washed out exhausted and relieved, instead of happy and jubilant.
Is everyone going to hate me/us? (OH is all for it)

OP posts:
satsumasunrise · 27/07/2013 14:27

YANBU, you've got so much going on at the moment, postponing would definitely be the sensible thing.

I'm sure your friend will be pleased you can offer them a refund.

Nombrechanger · 27/07/2013 14:27

I would postpone. It sounds like too much of a hassle to me.

RandomMess · 27/07/2013 14:29

Yes I'd postpone too.

cjel · 27/07/2013 14:30

I'd look after yourselves and postpone. Did you mean OH wants to go ahead or postpone?

4thfloor · 27/07/2013 14:40

Will you lose any money yourselves?

It does ound like you have a lot going on but if you do postpone make sure it is definetly for the reasons you state and that your not as a result of pre-wedding jitters that most of us have.

However there is always something that never feel perfect on the run up to any major event , such is life unfortunately.

Good Luck x

jeansdoneupwitharubberband · 27/07/2013 14:44

thankyou ladies i literally let out a big breath when i read your replies! My OH would like to postpone too. We have to do it asap tho before most guests start making plans so really had to decide now rather than wait and see how other stuff pans out, find it gets worse then be too close to the date to realistically do it without messing people about. Thanks again for your valued opinions!

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cjel · 27/07/2013 15:09

Good do it today thenSmile

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