So we're engaged and we're really starting to get serious about wanting a destination wedding of some sort. Hardly any of our family is here in Texas and that means that most all of our family will have to fly in, rent a car, and stay in a hotel. So, if they're going to be faced with the cost and travel why not go somewhere really awesome?!
As we started to share this idea with some family members we were met with some serious negativity - Ouch! "Destination wedding? What's that? What are you talking about? Like where? When? How much will that cost?" Hmmm ...
When you get married you need to really think about who it's important to please. We are not young, first time bride and groom ... so truthfully - it's most important to please us and our children.
We couldn't be happier about our decision and we feel really bad about the negative responses from some of our family members. We've trained ourselves to simply reply, "I'm sorry you feel that way. We'd love to have you there and we hope you can make it. If not, we'd understand." What can you do?
On the flip side ... many have been very supportive and excited so I guess we move forward with our plans. The "complainers" will either come along kicking and screaming or they will just miss out.
I don't like feeling this way ... but our wedding is going to be a blast wherever we end up and we're very excited regardless. *SmiLes* Suzanne
Were you met with negativity when you decided you wanted to have a destination wedding? Did you feel bad at all? How did you handle it?
