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Not looking forward to wedding as I’ll spend most of it alone

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JaspnFelix · 11/01/2024 14:23

My BIL is getting married at the end of may. DH is his best man, both our sons are Page Boys. The couple have hired two wedding Nannies to help with the children, the only children invited are those of the wedding party or immediate family (so the brides niece, our children and DHs cousins kids, one of the other groomsmen’s child etc.)
These Nannies will apparently be helping with getting kids in the wedding party down the aisle etc.
For the wedding meal, DH is at the top table in the capacity of best man, along with his parents, the brides parents and her maid of honour. The other 4 groomsmen (including DHs cousin) will be at a table just for the groomsmen and their plus ones, the bridesmaids have a similar set up. They have a kids table at the back where they will be with the Nannies.
Im with DHs extended paternal family, so his two cousins, their partners, his aunt and uncle and his grandma, I barely know any of them, can probably count on one hand how many times I’ve met them.
I know his maternal family better but their table is full apparently.
AIBU to be really not looking forward to the wedding and to be even considering just not going as I’ll be spending the day with people I hardly know?

OP posts:
mrlistersgelfbride · 14/01/2024 00:32

I'm a shy reserved type and my partner has a huge family. There loads of them. Layers upon layers 😂 I've been in this kind of situation before.

Just be polite, civil, try to be friendly and I'm sure it will be fine.
Not going is rude and petty.
If all else fails just enjoy the meal, drinks and childcare.
It will be over soon enough. It might be awkward in which case you probably won't ever have to see them again, or not for years.
But you may even enjoy yourself.

Harry12345 · 14/01/2024 01:22

I’m just not a very social person and get extremely anxious about meeting new people and eating especially on my own

Wytchy · 14/01/2024 01:30

MeridaBrave · 13/01/2024 17:09

Urgh, I personally would not want to go under these circs. Could your DH not ask not to sat on the top table and just move there for his speech. I disagree with what others have said - will be uncomfortable for you, and not fair to sit you with people you barely know

Merida would think you were an absolute wuss.

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