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Causes And Solutions For Wedding Drama

One might think that a wedding is always about the bride and the bridegroom, but it is not. A wedding...

O ne might think that a wedding is always about the bride and the bridegroom, but it is not. A wedding also involves friends and family. This is where wedding drama takes effect. With so many personalities in the mix, the number of grievances also increase whereas it is practically impossible to please everyone. It is not rare for a wedding to bring up some sour unresolved tension among friends and in a family. For instance, some friends might get caught up in the moment and feelings get hurt to the point where long-term friendships and family members’ relationships get severely damaged for a very long time.

Wedding Drama: causes and solutions

Everyone has an idea of their perfect wedding, but you should never let your friends’ or family members’ ideas spoil your wedding. Very few people are lucky to have weddings without fallouts. Wedding drama is real and isn’t always limited to the Soap Operas and the movies. Common causes of wedding drama include: A wedding between individuals of different races or different religions. It is always important to respect other people's religion including your parents’ religion as well as your in-laws’ race and religion. Remember that this is the 21st century and religious and ethnic backgrounds should not cause drama. However, you know your friends and parents better, therefore, if the racial and religious background is going to cause a problem to celebrate your engagement as well as your wedding in private. Again, remember that it is your wedding and your life.

Other causes

Jealous friends and estranged family member. This is another cause of a wedding drama. Your parents are divorced, and you haven’t talked to one or both of them for many years, and there cannot be a wedding without the parents. Or you have never been close to your brother or sister, and you don’t want to invite them to your wedding but if you don’t invite them everyone at the wedding will feel uncomfortable. Another issue is jealousy. Some friends or a jealous sibling will even try to sabotage your wedding be warned. That said, be diplomatic and open with your friend and tell them you’d like them to be a part of your wedding but they will have to vacate in case they cause any wedding drama. Also, make sure you limit drugs and alcohol at your wedding to prevent any escalations. [Photo: weddingdash.com]