Mission impossible: how to survive family? part II

4. Divorced parents

Of course it's not nice that You're parents aren't together and don't really get along with each other (I know how it is). Your wedding might be a recall of all memories that Your mum and dad had when they were together. Your wedding might be another way to confront and compromised them. Because You're their beloved child I'm sure they will try their best to not to ruin Your day. If one of Your parents is already having a new partner and You're sure that it may cause some irritations ask both of Your parents to come alone (without their partners). 


Tips: Sometimes a serious conversation with a mediator may help; a family member or a family friend that keeps in touch with both Your mum and Your dad. In some cases a professional mediator might be needed. Let this person do his job and try to focus on Yourself. It's not Your fault that Your parents aren't together and actually they should deal with it. In most cases parents just forget for once about all their mistakes and celebrate with You Your wedding day.


5. The reception

Getting married is certainly a very emotional moment. It's a very exciting day for the bride and for the groom and for both families. To avoid any embarrassing moments just tell everybody what his/ her role is during the reception.

Tips: People love feeling needed and if there's a person that likes to show off just make sure this person is responsible for something during the party, e.g. a guests book or inviting guests to dance.


6. A pre-wedding dinner party 

It is becoming very popular. Some of Your friends and family might find it showy but who cares. It's Your wedding so You're doing what You feel like. Most of the people think it's a pre-wedding and don't want to spend extra money for showing up and dressing up.
Tips: Instead of calling it a pre-wedding dinner party just say that You're inviting parents from both sides and closest friends for a simple evening gathering. It might be held either at home or in a restaurant. It doesn't have be pricey. Most of the good restaurants offer some discounts or free drinks if they are informed that You're getting married the next day. If You're deciding to hold such a gathering at home it will be of course cheaper. You may ask sisters, mothers, aunts, cousins to help You with cooking and tidying up afterwards. Remember that spending time with Your family is priceless.