Imagine planning a huge wedding only to have it canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Now imagine eloping with your partner, having the perfect intimate ceremony, and then your families demand a do-over wedding! This couple found themselves in this exact situation, and they’re standing their ground. Let’s dive into their story and see what led to this family feud.
The Cancelled Wedding
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Family Feuds
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The Family Dinner Disaster ️
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Rethinking the Big Day
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Eloping in Style
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Honeymoon Bliss
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Family Wants a Do-Over
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Reception or Bust
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No Thanks, We’re Good ✋
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Baby on the Way
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Standing Their Ground
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Safety First
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No Do-Over Needed
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Family Feels Punished
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Unreasonable Refusal?
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Eloping Couple Stands Firm Against Family’s Do-Over Demands
This couple found themselves in a whirlwind of family drama after canceling their big wedding and eloping instead. Now that they’re back in touch with their families, they’re being pressured to have a do-over wedding so their families can witness the nuptials. Despite the family’s insistence that they’ll pay for everything, the couple remains firm in their decision to not have another ceremony. With a baby on the way, they’ve suggested using the money for something more practical, but their families won’t budge. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
Family demands do-over wedding, but NTA comment suggests couple should stand their ground and cut toxic family ties.

NTA prioritizes grandchild’s future over over-priced wedding, family upset

Wedding drama: Family demands do-over, commenter calls out puppet masters.

INFO: Conflicting families cause chaos, leaving couple to elope. ♀️

Small wedding, big love! Don’t let family pressure you.

Couple elopes, family demands do-over wedding. NTA stands firm.

Age gap clarified, commenter not at fault.

Standing up for love and independence amidst family drama

Wedding day is for the couple, not the family. Congrats!

Stay strong and stand your ground, you’re not the a**hole!

Age gap causes family drama, but it’s only 5 years

Renew their vows instead, it’s about them not you

No need for a do-over wedding. NTA, stick to your guns

Couple faces uncertainty planning wedding amidst pandemic

Family demands do-over wedding, commenter suggests compromise for money

Couple elopes, family demands do-over wedding. Commenter supports couple’s decision.

Set boundaries and live your life. Congrats on eloping!

Family tensions spill over during joint meal, leading to elopement.

Embrace your new family, you’re not the a**hole here!

Family demands do-over wedding, but OP stands up for autonomy. NTA

Wedding is about you, not them. Congrats on marriage

Curious about age gap in elopement, 5 years difference explained.

Stand your ground and shut down their demands.

Couple elopes, family demands do-over wedding. Commenter supports couple’s decision.

Family obsessed with wedding, ignoring baby.

Mom shares her experience of having a second wedding due to Covid.

Wedding drama: NTA for prioritizing baby’s trust fund over overpriced wedding

NTA, but setting firm boundaries is crucial

Family wants a celebration, not a wedding redo. NAH

Stand your ground and don’t let controlling family win

Couple elopes, family demands do-over wedding. Commenter supports couple.

Wedding sponsorship denied, family demands do-over

Wedding is about the couple, not the family. NTA

Satisfy both families with a feast

Congrats on the wedding and baby! No do-overs, but compromise?

Stand your ground! It’s your day, not theirs

Excited for post-covid parties, but NTA for skipping reception

Wedding drama? Stick to your guns, they’ll give up eventually

Wedding becomes a power struggle between families. Congrats on elopement!

Compromise or tantrum? Family demands do-over wedding

Parents want a do-over wedding, but couple already eloped. NAH.

Prioritizing marriage over wedding during COVID, NTA. Stand firm

Family drama? No problem. Who needs them anyway?

Wedding elopement sparks family drama, but couple stands their ground.
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Respectful comment shuts down family’s selfish demands for do-over wedding

Avoid the drama, stick to your real wedding date!

Stand your ground! Don’t let them ruin your special day

Family demands ‘do-over’ wedding, couple elopes. NTA stands ground.
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Live your lives, keep their money, avoid future drama

Weddings are a big deal for families, but elopements are valid

Weddings can be stressful, especially with family dictating plans. NTA

Couple elopes, family demands do-over wedding. NTA stands firm.

Grandparents demand do-over wedding, but NTA prioritizes baby.

Don’t be bullied into a stressful do-over wedding. NTA

Celebrate your love the way you want it! Congrats!

Don’t let them make it all about them . Stand your ground.

Suggest celebrating your 25th anniversary instead of a do-over wedding

Newlyweds elope, family demands do-over wedding. OP suggests options.

“Wedding or nothing” couple faces family demands for do-over

Reconnecting with family too soon? NTA prevails

Don’t be an a**hole, show up to the wedding.

Wedding is about love, not pleasing unhappy families

Curious about the age gap? Less than 5 years!

Family demands do-over wedding, commenter says NAH, no harm done.

Wedding not for family, money better spent on baby
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Suggest a compromise to involve family without a second wedding

Couple elopes, family demands do-over wedding. Commenter calls family circusmasters

Suggesting a compromise for a party instead of a reception

Compromise with a baby shower or gift registry. NTA.

Eloped, family wants redo. Commenter says NTA, invest in home

Have a courthouse wedding and a banging baby shower

Moving forward in marriage, tell family to move on ✌
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Wedding is about the couple, not the audience

Put yourselves first! Don’t feel pressured into a do-over wedding
