Cultural or Otherwise – How Do You Balance What You Want for Your Wedding vs. What Your Parents Want?
When people announce they are getting married, suddenly everyone has an opinion on your wedding and everything leading up to it. Carefully select those you want to help plan. If you are lucky enough to have parents who are living, it’s likely they will want to be involved.
 
Plan the wedding you and your intended want while taking the culture and religion of your parents into consideration. If possible, represent a little something from everyone. If your family is Jewish and your fiancé is Christian, consider having a rabbi and a minister.Your wedding is about your commitment to your chosen partner, not how much you or your parents can spend – wisely or not.
 
If your parents want to do something for your engagement or wedding, consider that a silly bridesmaid’s luncheon or engagement party may turn out to be one of the most fun and memorable events of your life.
 
Select the wedding attire you want. If casual is your style, go with it. Your mother can still wear the “mother of the bride” dress of her choosing.
 
If you are at an impasse with your parents about some wedding decisions, meet for brunch in a restaurant they like and after everyone is enjoying their food, talk openly about what you want and ideas on how you may all compromise.
That you and your partner are making a commitment to one another is what really matters and it is your wedding day. Take it all in and revel in those special moments.

Keep your patience and sense of humor during the planning and the wedding itself. Those special moments become your life’s stories and bond you together as a couple. Enjoy and cherish this journey with your soul mate.

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