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De-stressing tips..

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  osutigeress
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  Nov-2 6:20 pm

I just got word that my cousin, whom I don't get along with, is throwing a tantrum because we are having an adults only reception, so she is traveling 5 hours to the city my reception will be held in, baby in tow, but is refusing to come to my reception despite my offer to find her a sitter.  She has made it clear she will do everything in her power to be the center of attention the rest of the time (during post wedding brunches/pre-wedding dinners/etc).  I am not feeding into her, but, I am SOOOO stressed out because of this...I have tried exercising, chamomile teas, and playing games, but nothing calms me down.  What do you guys do to get rid of wedding planning stresses?
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  Nov-2 9:06 pm

So I have to ask.  If you don't get along, why did you invite her?

Wine.  Did you try wine?  That is my cure all.  Wine is good and all natural.  LOL. 

 

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  Nov-2 9:12 pm

Thanks...I'll try wine...though, by the end of this thing, I may be an alcoholic! ;-) THe only reason this cousin was invited was because my mother badgered me into it.
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  Nov-3 12:09 pm

I think the only way to de-stress on this one is to defuse the situation. Tell her in your least bridezilla (not saying you are one, but when ppl take a stand about their wedding, others assume they are being a bridezilla) voice possible, that you "are sorry she can't bring her baby to the reception and that you'll miss her being there and hopefully she change her mind about the sitter you offered".

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  Nov-4 12:23 pm

Hmm, if it was me I think the only thing that would keep me from going crazy would be to remind myself that she would be the one that everyone was talking about behind her back once they left, not me. At least that's how it works in my family, if you act like a spoiled brat, everyone will talk about you as soon as they can.  But maybe you could suggest to her that if she's not coming to the reception it hardly seems worth her time to drive 5 hours for a twenty minute or less (unless you're having a catholic mass) ceremony. It might be worth a shot.
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