Hi !
I am so sorry to hear of this situation.
You are not alone, as you can see.
I went through the same thing..
You are just fine with sending the invite at 7 months.
It is more than enough time. You will read 8 months is the standard but 7 is ok.
I have good days and bad days.
You and your fiance have to be on the same page at all times.
This is how we pushed through all of the negativity.
Stay strong, I echo everyone's "this is YOUR day".
People will always have something to say.
Trust me, most of us searched far and wide locally in the states, but it just did not seem "fun". As someone mentioned earlier, everyone you talk to who had a local wedding always wishes for a destination.
Noone in my family has been to a destination wedding so I am nervous. This is what you need to remember:
-send invites in advance
-find a payment plan (usually with an agent)
-consider having a post-wedding celebration in your hometown when you return
-know in your heart that not everyone will be joining you, make this your mantra "This is where we are having it. If you dont' have fun, that's your own fault" Its our little saying that keeps us laughing, after all, you are inviting people to paradise. If they are miserable all the there, that ok. If there are miserable during the trip, not ok.......... dont let their comments effect the execution of your fun, creative, unique day.
-choose a family friendly resort ( we have 4 children under age two attending.......................) be very considerate to families, their childrens needs, etc. it is tough for them to travel etc and we do understand and we do want to make their experience pleasant.
Go to mexico, have a blast, it will eliminate all the complainers and non-believers. Its your love story, continue to write it.
Each day is a new day is what we say. Even if our family is on board one day, the next day, they change their minds :/ Stay strong with all the flip flopping.................. Remember it will all be ok when they get there. Its up to them to get there, so you take your time with each of them, be patient, and stick through it.
CONGRATS to you all !!!
Anita
@Sophiaone95 see above