How to Tell Your Family That You’re Not Having a Traditional Wedding

More and more couples are choosing non-traditional and unconventional paths for their weddings. They're eloping, not wearing white dresses and black suits, not inviting their extended family, not blowing their life savings on one day, writing their own vows and writing their own rules. So if you've made choices for your wedding that break from tradition but feel right for you, congratulations! Now how do you break that news to your family?In today's episode, I'm talking about how we got to this place where modern couples are so far away from what their parents feel about weddings. I'll dive into eight strategies to share your wedding planning news with your parents. I'm also jumping into how to deal with your family's pushback, including what to do if they keep trying to get you to change your mind, refuse to give you any money, or even threaten to not attend your wedding!Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Inspired by: https://youtu.be/CH61fNxs4dA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.