Was telling my very traditional family I was getting married outside the church worth it?
One person shares the outcome of this decision: “Told my very traditional family I was getting married outside the church”. Read how it affected their happiness, stress and finances, and whether they would do it again.
The one thing nobody tells you
My gran was the only one who didn't mind. She said the church wedding was for everyone else anyway. She was right and I wish I'd spoken to her first.
| Happiness after | 5/5 · Much better |
| Stress after | 4/5 · Higher |
| Financial impact | No change |
The conversation
How long did it take your family to come around? Mine still haven't spoken to me properly and it's been 6 months.