Very Nervous

It is normal to be nervous, Nassau girl so just BREATHE! I lived in Charlotte, NC for 4 years and they can be the most warm and family centered people ine the world. But they can also be clueless to caribbean culture in general. Don't worry about your family. Southerners are comfortable with family things, Relax and wow him with your culture. If it gets uncomfortable go siteseeing or take him to your favorite spot as a child on the island. You could have a favorite relative run interference for you too! Oh and set a date while he is there! lol

I can completely relate to your anxiety and it's perfectly natural. I also had a lot of anxiety about my fiance (then boyfriend) meeting my family for the first time. However, I just prayed about it and I realized that my parents love me and want the best for me. They will recognize your fiance as a good man and support you and your decision. Also realize that sometimes these things take time as well. I know a couple of married friends who are still getting acquainted with extended in laws..It all takes time. The most important thing is how you feel! If this is the man God has chosen for you and you feel connected to him..Then EVERYTHING will be fine! God bless and best wishes

Hi everyone I'm new here. I was on the knot.com but after a while it wasn't what I was really looking for. I am nervous. My wedding is July 9th and it is fastly approaching. I am struggling with the decorations for the head table, anybody have any ideas or pictures? My colors are red, pearl white and silver. I'm doing the rose petals and floating candles for centerpieces but want something to jump out for the headtable. It will only be four people at the table. Help please! Oh and it's ok to be nervous. It just means that you are truly in love and you can't wait to make it official!

I dug this one up because I'm feeling just like nassaugirl right about now. Most people know that me and FH have a looooooong distance relationship. Well I'll be meeting his family for the first time in March when I got to Zim to visit. Talk about culture clash, all of his relatives watch American day time TV (fun fact: Judge Joe Brown airs 6 times daily in Zimbabwe) and they think I'm going to sue him for every gift and phone bill if we break up like the jilted lovers on TV. They think American women are divorce-happy (thanks again Judge Mablean). I know they will like me if they get to know me, I just worry that they won't even want to get to know me.

They will. Just be you. IF its brought up, remind them of your values and how you were raised. When I first called my FH up on the phone and he used to live with his sister, she thought I was white & prissy, or either some black girl with rich parents raised in the suburbs....I guess because of the way I talked....She forgot that my name is pronounced "Die-key-bra". Anyways, when she met me she was surprised to see a girl with a long ponytail weave, a Coach bag, high heels, and long colorful nails (thats how we rolled back in 1999!). I was surprised to learn that she was more conservative than I at the time! Anyways, she and her family love me because all of my actions reflected how I was raised, they realized that yes, she not only is VERY smart, but she is down to earth and cool, so you just have to be you!

Why dont you just explain to your fiancee that sometimes members of your family can be a little overwhelming. I know that personally I would want to get the heads up instead of just walking into an uncomfortable situation. You could even talk to your family members and tell them that you would appreciate it very much if they could make him feel at home and part of the family. Either way I am sure everything will be fine. You are probably just worring about nothing.

Wifey, are you talking to me or NassauGirl?

I was talking to Nassau girl. However just like Bumblebee said, I would just be myself. Of course they will probably ask questions and make certain judgements before they meet you, you just have to show them the true person you are, and make them see that it doesnt matter where you are from, what matters is the love you have for there son.