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Told my very traditional family I was getting married outside the church

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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 after5/5 · Much better
Stress after4/5 · Higher
Financial impactNo change
✓ Would do it again

The conversation

Anonymous

How long did it take your family to come around? Mine still haven't spoken to me properly and it's been 6 months.

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