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Beginner June 2024 Dorset

Postpone or cancel?

Rosie, 30 November, 2024 at 21:18 Posted on Planning 0 11
Hello, my fiancé and I were due to get married this year but due to a variety of reasons including financial, family issues and not getting on we postponed to next June.

Sadly things are still unsettled between us - we moved our suppliers to a new date next June but my question is - if we cancelled now would we have to pay the full price or should we postpone for another year? I'm not sure how many times suppliers let you postpone?!
I'm really hoping things will improve between us as we both love each other very much.
Any advice would be appreciated x

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Latest activity by Charlie, yesterday at 23:55
  • R
    VIP July 2020 Monmouthshire
    RomanticGreenStationery27135 ·
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    It's going to depend on the contracts you have with your suppliers, so you really need to check the small print.

    Have you looked into getting relationship counselling to see if you can resolve your differences? I definitely wouldn't go ahead with the wedding until you have sorted this out - while it would be very sad to end up losing money or paying out for a wedding you didn't end up having, it would be a lot worse (and more expensive) to go ahead with the wedding and then end up splitting up.

    Sending best wishes - I hope you are able to sort things out very soon as it must be so stressful for you x

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  • R
    Beginner June 2024 Dorset
    Rosie ·
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    Ah thank you for your reply and kind words. As we postponed it before, we haven't received new contracts from all the suppliers with our new date hmm, only the old date. Do you think its worth contacting our wedding planner for advice? X
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    VIP July 2020 Monmouthshire
    RomanticGreenStationery27135 ·
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    You could ask your wedding planner, but it might be easier just to contact the suppliers direct. I would do this as soon as possible to find out where you stand - you don't want to find out that while you have been debating what to do, you have passed a deadline on which the payments increase! Your wedding planning might be able to help liaise with suppliers, but do bear in mind that she is not a neutral party, so while it's fine to accept her help in negotiating with suppliers, I wouldn't take her advice on whether to cancel or postpone - because that is a decision that needs to be made solely by you and your OH based on the state of your relationship and how resolvable your issues are.

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    Beginner June 2024 Dorset
    Rosie ·
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    Thank you so much, really appreciate your advice Smiley smile will do this Xx
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    Rosie ·
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    Sorry one more question! Would you advise explaining the situation to the suppliers or keep it as brief as possible saying due to personal circumstances we would like to postpone or cancel the wedding?
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    RomanticGreenStationery27135 ·
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    Personally, I would keep it brief. They don't need to know the details, so just saying 'personal circumstances' is fine, especially as you don't know when or if you will be going ahead.

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  • gretta
    Curious February 2019 Berlin
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    Many vendors allow you to reschedule the wedding 1-2 times, but it depends on their policy. It’s best to discuss it directly with them. If you decide to cancel, you may face fees or lose your deposit, but some companies might offer a partial refund. I hope everything works out for you both!Smiley ring

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  • Katrina
    Dedicated February 2025 West Midlands
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    Sorry to hear ;/ pray about it what is for you will not pass you by. Definitely try to look into couples therapy it may help you both. Marriage is a big commitment it will test you both. Hope you do what is best for you both!
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    Beginner June 2024 Dorset
    Rosie ·
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    Thank you Smiley smile
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    Thank you so much Smiley smile I had a chat with my partner today and I think we're going to look into postponing. Feeling embarrassed as already done this once before, do you have ant advice of how to explain to friends and family? Smiley sad x
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  • Charlie
    Beginner March 2025 Cambridgeshire
    Charlie ·
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    My best advice is to call off all plans and work on your relationship before following through with a large commitment such as marriage as there seems to be some glaring issues that aren’t new, going by your previous posts. All the best
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