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How can i get over no one being excited for me to get married?

I'm engaged and planning a wedding for next year.

I'm happy, i love my fiance, my family loves him, he loves me.

But no one ever seems excited about my wedding plans.

My sisters getting married later this year, and i'm doing everything to help her, and everyone always asks how her wedding plans are going, but no one ever asks about my wedding plans. I asked my mom if she'd come see the hall with me she said no she's already seen it. (yes 12 years ago) i've asked her and my dad to look at wedding dresses online with me, and they aren't interested.

I've had a really rough life because of being sick and stuff, i'm finally happy and somethings finally working, so why isn't anyone happy for me? how come no one cares about my wedding? I'm the "baby" in the family.

How can i get over no one being excited for me?

Thanks!

Update:

My Dad looked at dresses with my sister and gave input. I'm not asking for a grand ball for my wedding. My fiance and i are paying for it all. No one else is. I never wanted to get married before i met my fiance, it wasn't a priority, my sisters been wanting a man her whole life.

Update 2:

Family means everything to mean, thats why i asked my fathers opinion, especially since he gave his interest and what he thought for my sisters dress.

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  • 9 years ago
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    I'm sorry. I can see how that would be hurtful. All I can suggest is having a conversation with your mom about it-explain how you feel and tell her you need her. Maybe they don't even realize how their behavior hurts.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    They're probably excited for you, just not jumping up and down to show it. After you've been engaged and planning for a while, you're old news. Trust me, I'm planning right now and it's the same for me, I just keep on planning and know that my family is happy. It sounds like YOU'RE happy though, and isn't that all that really matters? I'm sure your family is excited, they may just have a lot going on right now with 2 weddings in the family. Maybe once they get through your sisters wedding, they will pay more attention to yours. Until then- just be thankful you have the love of your life, and be happy you get to plan your wedding without family meddling.

  • 9 years ago

    That's unfortunate.

    There are several reasons that come to mind why this sometimes happens, but I don't know what is going on in your particular situation. You could always ask someone, a best friend or close family member. Just say you have noticed everyone seems kind of underwhelmed with your plans, and ask if they might have any perspective on that.

    This could be a matter of your family wanting to focus on your sister's wedding before they focus on yours. Other times, they may not support your marriage, for whatever reason, so it's hard to strum up excitement for the wedding.

    I hope you find your answers.

  • 9 years ago

    Maybe the family is "weddinged out" because of your sister's wedding. Perhaps they are sick of living and breathing weddings, maybe?

    All you can do is have zero expectations so you are not disappointed by their lack of enthusiasm. It is time to make your own happiness. And, remember, even though your wedding is so exciting and important to you, it may not be so exciting for everyone else. Do not take this personally.

    Everyone is probably asking about your sister's wedding because it is happening before yours. Maybe after her wedding is over and done with, people will give you the attention you want at that time.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Try not to care about it. It doesn't mean that they're not happy for you. They're just not able to be that enthusiatic about it. If it really means that much to you, you can delay your wedding until you have made bigger preparations and until you can make it a really epic event meaning all of your friends can come, everyone will have ample notice, and you can afford to have more of a bigger blowout which probably will get them more excited.

    Your families probably already overwhelmed by the wedding of your sister and maxed out their wedding bliss on her. You could try waiting a year until the fiesta over your sister dies down and your family is ready to focus their attention on you. Or, if you simply can't wait, try to make your closest friends fill out the roles that your family would have filled out.

    I guess many women dream of a big special fancy wedding and being the center of attention on that day. But honestly, I thought it was more about a celebration of two people commiting their life together. I never really wanted a big wedding, but I can understand if you want your closest friends and family to be there to be happy for you. If you really want that, and a simple elopement or rolling on through halfassed on the family joy won't do then I guess you should wait for a more convenient time in everyone else's life since the wedding in that sense can't function without them, as they will play such a big part in it.

  • 9 years ago

    It's possible that everyone else might just seem like they aren't excited, their excitement might kind of pale in comparison to yours. If they are more easy going than you then don't get upset at them for not getting super excited about something. Remember that it isn't their wedding. Also, if you have been talking about it non stop then they might wish you would talk about something else too, rather than obsessing over wedding plans.

    The best of luck to you and your fiance.

  • MeMa
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Perhaps you should consider that your parents can only handle one wedding at a time both emotionally and financially. Do think it's time to sit down with your parents and discuss your issues so everything is out in the open. Planning a wedding is stressful enough without second guessing everyone and everything! Good Luck!

  • 9 years ago

    First of all, congrats!!

    They might be jealous. Have a great hen night! That will make them excited for the wedding! Then have a great wedding! Or you could blackmail them and say if they don't act excited they can't go:P haha!

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Your mistake was asking your dad to help you pick the wedding dress! It is understandable. You should ask him to pick out the flowers instead! That will excite dad!

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    It's because you're the youngest, honey. I hate being the youngest. It breaks my heart.

    Just be happy for yourself. You're happy, right? That's all that matters.

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