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The Ten White Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Wedding Part 2

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jessicawessica · 23/04/2019 13:27

I've never had to start a second thread so no idea if I've done this right.
I couldn't resist the title.

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jessicawessica · 24/04/2019 10:39

I don't really think they would be on here. But if they are then I don't see that I have anything to be concerned about. I'm just stating the facts. I would hope that if they did recognise themselves, it might make them have a think about their behaviour over all this.

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jessicawessica · 24/04/2019 10:45

Also, say DN's fiancee is on MN and she does read the thread. What's the worst thing that can happen?
She falls out with me thus causing a family rift.
I don't get invited to the wedding.
I think that ship had already sailed.

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JessieMcJessie · 24/04/2019 10:49

GoodSmile. It’s just that I have to admit to rather enjoying these threads (I hope you take that in the spirit in which it is intended OP, it is your real life after all), so wanted to make sure we weren’t inviting you to tell us things that might have real-life repercussions.

Are you going to tell your little DD now, or wait a bit?

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 24/04/2019 10:56
Gin
thetemptationofchocolate · 24/04/2019 11:04

EdtheBear
Am I the only person who thinks the wedding will last longer than the marriage?

Nope :)

jessicawessica · 24/04/2019 11:10

Haven't told DD yet, must do before EX says something on Friday.
God I hope he and The Gin Queen don't go on about in front of her either.

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jessicawessica · 24/04/2019 11:17

MrsElijahMikaelson1 are you The Gin Queen!

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JessieMcJessie · 24/04/2019 11:38

Is Ex DD’s Dad? Would he not also be rightly upset on her behalf, if you tell him about how much she wanted to go to the ceremony etc? Wondering whether he might have more chance of getting through to SN if he were to tell him about her disappointment.

Do you know if there are Bridesmaids? I really hope that if there are the fiancée is having adult ones and not a selection of other little girls...

Lochroy · 24/04/2019 11:38

I'd be tempered to let Ex take the DC. It nothing to do with you if he hasn't read his invitation and that way DC won't be disappointed.

JessieMcJessie · 24/04/2019 11:38

DN, not SN.

Motoko · 24/04/2019 11:44

That's an idea. It's not as though there's a sit down meal in the evening, numbers are more flexible then, and they're not small children, so might enjoy a bit of a dance.

Motoko · 24/04/2019 11:45

Oops, I forgot to add the quote!

I'd be tempered to let Ex take the DC. It nothing to do with you if he hasn't read his invitation and that way DC won't be disappointed.

itstheweekend2 · 24/04/2019 11:55

That's a point . If Ex just turns up with the DC off his own bat what is DN going to do. Ask her to leave ?

JessieMcJessie · 24/04/2019 11:58

But i think that it was the ceremony that the little DD was most excited about? And the older DC aren’t fussed I didn’t think?

MarieIVanArkleStinks · 24/04/2019 12:03

Recognized the thread title from the previous thread. Wow, that escalated FAST.

OP, I'm sorry that these immature cowards have chosen the occasion of their wedding - supposedly two people celebrating their love - to send you this hostile, passive-aggressive message that they have no value or regard for you whatsoever. And there's no mistaking this was their intent. Quoting your update:

Yes, it seems my EX husband and his DP (The Gin Queen) have been invited to the wedding. How privileged are they?

I'm afraid this, on top of the rude 'expectation' that you'll deliver your mother to the event and then sit outside like a spare part, seems to clinch it. This isn't accidental, or even a decision taken in view of numbers, expenses etc. It's a calculated insult, it was intended to wound, and it was probably done in retaliation for some perceived or unintentional slight that you were unaware had even happened.

This, unfortunately, is how passive-aggressives operate. It's just craven cowardice: most normal people with the ability to communicate as adults would have nipped this in the bud with a frank conversation before it ever got this far. Unfortunately, I've taken a decade-and-a-half of the same sort of behaviour from my in-laws, so I speak from experience.

It's never nice when the scales fall from your eyes and you see the truth of what person really is - it's bloody painful, in fact - but I think your mother was very wise in her comments. I'd be inclined to draw a line under this one now and not give this idiotic Groomzilla any more of the drama he clearly craves. In a way, both he and his fiancee are worthy of pity. Whatever this wedding is about, it's certainly not 'love'.

Princesspeachy0 · 24/04/2019 12:09

Can't believe your DN! So rude!

MarieIVanArkleStinks · 24/04/2019 12:15

NB. I can't get over the number of wedding threads in the last week alone documenting the sheer volume of trouble these vastly over-rated events cause. Nor do I compute the 'our wedding our choice' parrot-cry when it's patently obvious those choices are going to cause strife or at best inconvenience to other people. When you undertake to host an event then it ceases to be all about me, me, me.

I'm so happy we eloped! If I could go back in time and marry the same partner, I'd do exactly the same thing again in a heartbeat.

What a farce.

SenecaFalls · 24/04/2019 12:37

When you undertake to host an event then it ceases to be all about me, me, me.

This needs to be carved in stone somewhere at the beginning of any wedding topic. In no other social event is it ever considered acceptable not to take into account the effects of your choices on other people. It's just basic human decency.

Contraceptionismyfriend · 24/04/2019 12:55

So glad you continued this!
I don't think the fiancé would have the courage to confront you on this thread even if she did see it.

But just in case she is reading please for your dignity reconsider the ridiculous groomsman.

I went to a wedding which was just beautiful. However without fail the first thing that is discussed when reminiscing about the wedding (without the couple) is the ridiculous 5 best men. Who ALL made a speech BEFORE food!

NoCauseRebel · 24/04/2019 13:05

Sounds like you’re loving the drama at this point OP.

MrsGrannyWeatherwax · 24/04/2019 13:09

NoCauseRebel why shouldn’t she make fun of the drama on here?

Pretty sure they created the drama, haven’t offered an explanation despite knowing the hurt feelings and so what if OP gets a bit of a laugh out of it. Turns the hurt into laughter

MrsKoala · 24/04/2019 13:11

Do you know if they are disappointed that you declined the invitation? or do you think they aren't bothered?

Once we got an insulting invitation to a wedding and I was relieved there was a little card to tick decline and return, so I did. Thinking that's easy. But no. The moment the couple received the reply they called DH demanding to know why we had turned down their invitation. They were really angry and indignant and said they 'thought we'd be grateful for it' Grin

nothinglikeadame · 24/04/2019 13:32

I think you are liking the attention on here a bit much now, OP, so maybe it's time to wrap this up before embellishments start happening etc.

You've realised that in the grand scheme of things, family doesn't mean anything if they are selfish, self centred fuckers

JessieMcJessie · 24/04/2019 13:36

Patronising much Nothinglikeadame?

nothinglikeadame · 24/04/2019 13:43

Didn't think I was being..it's just getting a bit 'cringy' now IMO.

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