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Do I need to cancel my wedding?

207 replies

Haggishappens · 26/10/2017 18:30

FIL has cancer, diagnosed 4 weeks ago as untreatable and there's nothing they can do, he was given 4-8 months.

We were due to get married in April but obviously moved the wedding forward as fast as we could, which was to this weekend.

Problem is, in the last 48 hours FIL has gone from fully functioning to bed bound and a bit confused. He's lost the strength in his legs completely and he's very weak.

DP wants the wedding to go ahead but I'm not sure if we should cancel?

FIL probably won't be well enough to attend and the whole reason for moving it forward was so he could be there Sad

Haven't spoken to MIL about it as they have much much more important things to think about, so should we cancel or go ahead? What if he doesn't make it? How do you even cancel a wedding at this stage?

Help Sad

OP posts:
Jux · 29/10/2017 11:20

Blush your (I know how to spell, honest Grin)

ForgotwhatIcameinherefor · 29/10/2017 11:43

Cingratulations!FlowersCakeWine

Mittens1969 · 29/10/2017 11:47

Hope it all goes well, OP, and that FIL is able to be there. FlowersFlowersFlowers

jollyjester · 29/10/2017 12:16

I hope you have a beautiful day Haggis

Flowers to you all

Gincision · 29/10/2017 12:20

Hope you are able to have a lovely day even though it's bound to be a bit bittersweet. fingers crossed your fil made it x

horsemadgal · 29/10/2017 12:46

Happy Wedding Day Haggis. Hope things are going well x

VodkaLimeSoda27 · 29/10/2017 13:20

Happy wedding day OP. Hope that you're all having a lovely day x

MerryInthechelseahotel · 29/10/2017 15:03

I hope your day is wonderful and FIL is with you and comfortable. Congratulations! Flowers

AuntieStella · 29/10/2017 22:27

I hope it was all fantastic

MumW · 29/10/2017 23:00

FlowersWine

honeyroar · 29/10/2017 23:28

I hope you've all had a truly special day. Congratulations!!

FizzyGreenWater · 30/10/2017 01:05

Hope you and your family had a very special day Flowers

SweetCrustPastry · 30/10/2017 01:45

Oh I do hope it was a fantastic celebration Flowers

TheHodgeHeg · 30/10/2017 05:10

Congratulations! Hope your day was beautiful and full of love xx

Haggishappens · 30/10/2017 08:00

Well we had a fab day and I'm a Mrs! FIL came for the whole day and had a rest half way through and I think they even stayed the night at the hotel Smile

So so so happy, thanks for all the brilliant advice everyone Grin

Do I need to cancel my wedding?
OP posts:
PurplePumpkinHead · 30/10/2017 08:03

Awww. Congratulations Flowers

Mayhemmumma · 30/10/2017 08:05

I would go for it. Even if he can't attend you can show him photos and talk to him all about the day. Either way there will be some sadness whether you have it now or after he has died. But perhaps at this awfully sad time the whole family would benefit from getting together for a happy occasion.

Coldhandscoldheart · 30/10/2017 08:06

Beautiful picture, congratulations!

Mayhemmumma · 30/10/2017 08:06

Duh!!!! Congratulations! So pleased!

IfYouGoDownToTheWoodsToday · 30/10/2017 08:06

So pleased you had a lovely day.Flowers What a beautiful photo!

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo · 30/10/2017 08:12

Congratulations Flowers

MyOtherProfile · 30/10/2017 08:13

Wow that's amazing. So pleased for you all.

CheshireSplat · 30/10/2017 08:13

Pleased it all went so well.

And what a fabulous photo! You look stunning and I love your DH's hat.

MrFMercury · 30/10/2017 08:14

Congratulations! Beautiful picture and I'm so pleased your FIL managed to make it too :)

Procrastination4 · 30/10/2017 08:15

What a lovely outcome! Congratulations and best wishes for your married life together.