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gippdeer
Beginner February 2014

Sodding SIL

gippdeer, 6 October, 2013 at 16:02 Posted on Planning 0 21

I was talking to my brother and SIL this morning.

SIL was asking about wedding plans and things and was asking where there was to stay.

We are getting married at a house of FILs and they have been very nice and offered rooms in the house to my immediate family (siblings their families and my parents) Told my SIL this and she said that they would feel very strange and would not be comfortable doing this. Okay strange but fine. Said that others will be staying in the inn/pub and b&bs in the nearest village (very small and we will basically taking it over).

This would be better for them apparently. Fine up to them. Said I would be sending out info later about the places names and prices and things.

She was obviosly very shocked and said they shouldnt have to pay because obviously if they were staying at FILs.

Think I was speechless.

I said that we couldnt pay for people's hotel rooms but that the offer for FILs still stood

Well that is stupid apparently and we should pay for their hotel room. And if I say no would I give her my FILs number so she can phone them and say (they are paying for the wedding) I said that I wasnt going to do that. Well this is highly rude of us and she will be telling my parents. (what am I 8!?)

I ended up telling her she was welcome to. And said I would talk to her later. And bye.

Why am I related to people like this???

21 replies

Latest activity by Wifeytobe88, 11 October, 2013 at 13:13
  • *MM3*
    Beginner June 2014
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    This! What an utter cheek!

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  • PinkButterfly
    Beginner June 2014
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    What was your brothers response to this?

    she sounds like a right handful! If she mentions it again tell her she has turned down a free room so she therefore pays for the hotel room! Better yet let your brother deal with it!

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  • *Pugsley*
    Beginner March 2014
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    Like you haven't got better things to worry about.

    Silly moo. She can't stick her nose up at an offer of a free room and then refuse to pay for a hotel. If she can't afford a hotel then she should take the free room (and very kind offer).

    When they got married did she pay for your room? Does she think this I the done thing or something?

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  • F&GBride
    Beginner May 2014
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    I'm speechless. Thank goodness you can come and have a rant on here. It's completely out of order so don't even entertain the idea if she brings it up again. I've told people where we're getting married and made them aware that there are cheaper hotels and B&Bs in the village if they'd prefer but as far as I'm concerned they're all adults and can sort themselves out. If she brings it up again hand her the number for a local taxi company to take her home! Hopefully your brother can talk some sense into her later.

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  • Alisha.B
    Expert April 2022
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    I wouldnt of been so polite... how can she be any ruder???

    she wants a stranger who is not related to her to give her a free holiday in a hotel, after offering her a place to stay free of charge and I assume food (if they're paying for the wedding)

    if I was you Id tell your brother/parents about her appalling behavior and probably would of uninvited her... you dont need people like that around

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  • Kjay
    Beginner August 2013
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    What planet is she on?! WTF is wrong with staying with the family? She can jog on!

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  • Trish2014
    Beginner June 2014
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    What a bloody cheek! The whole expectation is from another planet and asking for your FIL's number was bang out of order. As for saying that she'll tell your parents it sounds as if she's still at school, but on the plus side it may give you a bit of a giggle when you look back on your wedding planning! ?

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  • Bookish
    Beginner August 2014
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    Cheeky b!7€h! I'd say to tell her to get on her bike but she'd expect you to fund that too!

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  • InWineTheresTruth
    Beginner July 2015
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    She sounds unhinged! That's completely bonkers ... I don't get what she is on about our why on earth she would say she would tell your parents? ???? Utterly bonkers! !

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  • M
    Beginner July 2014
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    I know where she is coming from about not being comfortable in their house as i wouldnt be either, (hate staying in anyones house other than my own or a hotel) but I wouldnt expect someone else to pay to ease my discomfort. As for asking for FIL number what an utter cow!

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  • *MM3*
    Beginner June 2014
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    Hahaha!!?

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  • BarcaGirl25
    Beginner April 2014
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    Haha that's what I call my FSIL too, well actually that's polite! Alas I am paying for my FSIL her boyfriend and her two boys to stay for 2 nights in 2 rooms for our wedding plus she hasn't kept her feeling for me a secret so it's a bitter pill to swallow!

    Unfortunately this is OH's sister so I don't have a choice but I'd be having words with your brother cos that's not ok behaviour for what I assume is an adult?!

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  • Icklefee
    Super May 2014
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    Clearly she has issues. Was your brother there at the time? somebody, either him or your parents need to have a word and tell her to wind her neck in!

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  • LoveHimMegaMuch
    Beginner August 2014
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    Omg.....just when you think people can't get more ridiculous, selfish or ungrateful!!!! She has an absolute cheek! I really hope you've not let this get to you as it's clear she's completely in the wrong and being so childish! I'm more than certain your FIL and parents will agree and this will reflect much worse on her than you...as is her plan.

    why is it that weddings always, ALWAYS bring drama?! Let the happy couple enjoy their planning and their day!!!! Smiley smile. Xxx

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  • Kentish Gal
    Beginner July 2013
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    She sounds like a right tw@t!

    Was your brother there at the time? What do you plan to do? I hate rude, entitled people. Maybe she'd be best off at home. For the whole day too.

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  • gippdeer
    Beginner February 2014
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    Update.

    Well I am soo pleased that you all agree that she is being ridiculous

    She ended up phoning my parents. (I had already told them to expect a call and what had happened) and complaining about me and how we should pay for them to have a hotel room.

    My parents thought that she was being ridiculous. Repeated that we and certainly not my FILs would be paying for a hotel stay for them when no other guests would get their stay paid for them and reminded them that they have the option of free accomodation at my FILs. My mam said she hung up on them

    I have no idea what my brother thinks and I havent spoken to either of them since.

    Their daughter (my niece) is meant to be one of my BMs as well so I dont know

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  • *Mrs M to be*
    Beginner August 2014
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    I can't believe this story! How out of order! And the fact she thinks it's ok to hang up on her boyfriend's Mum/ child's Grandmother is even worse!

    I think really it's your brother's job to speak up and tell her she's acting like an idiot. I'd be inclined to un-invite her but that could cause massive upset amongst the family.

    People are unbelievable sometimes!

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  • Curlysuzie
    Beginner September 2014
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    Some people are so selfish! I hate it when people go out of their way to spoil weddings! Just tell her you've booked her a room but when she's turns up to check in she ends up paying...

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    Beginner February 2014
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    What a weirdo! Fair enough that she doesn't want to stay at your FIL's - I wouldn't want to stay with my boyfriend's brother's girlfriend's parents either...but as a guest to a wedding you pay for your own accommodation! If the bride and groom offer to pay then obviously that's great, but how often does that actually happen? Almost never I bet. Ridiculous.

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