Hey Y'all..So what do you do when the parents of the wedding couple don't see eye to eye on wedding planning?

This can be incredibly stressful on the couple getting married and has been known to cause major family rifts.

We don't want that to happen with any of you.  So here are some of our tips for handling this sticky situation.

1.  Sit down, skype, conference call...whatever is easiest...with both set of parents, the wedding couple.  This is the time for the wedding couple to let everyone know what they want for their wedding.  Talk about finances...it is not fun to talk about money, but you have to do it.  Determine who is paying for what.  Then send a follow-up email to all parties confirming the payment structure.

2.  If someone commits to doing a project for the wedding...confirm it with all parties.

3.  Be inclusive and ask for input on seating arrangements and other projects where possible, so no one's feelings are hurt.

4.  Hire a wedding planner....Yes, I said it.  Hire a wedding planner.  We are third party neutral people who can navigate these very tricky, emotional waters.  

Planning a wedding can bring out the best and worst in people.  Emotions are running at full-speed.  Parents on both sides may have been dreaming about their child's wedding for a very long time.  Truly they only want what is best.  

As wedding planners we have had to help negotiate between families, have listened when both sides have had issues, have come up with compromises and more.

Many times we find that the main issue is communication.  Keeping the lines of communication open at all times is the most important thing you can do.  Assumptions get made, and many times they are incorrect.

Have a great week!

Remember, You Deserve a Fabuluxe Day!

Jen, Mandi, Karlee and Jan

jennifer@fabuluxeevents.com