Hi, My parents came over from the UK for our wedding - as I knew they weren't very approving originally it was a stressful thought - i wanted to enjoy my day and relax - but they had never met my husband-to-be and that seemed strange and I thought it would be better for him to meet them before all the spouse application etc - one less thing to be scared of arriving in the UK!
As it got closer to my parents arrival I was really excited to see them (it had been a year) and our daughter obvioulsy was too - also I wanted to show them the Philippines and help them understand the beauty of it - I was very glad they were there - made it feel like my wedding too - not just his (all his family - and yes there was a fight!!!) - and they were very chilled out and open to everyone/thing - I put them in jeepney's, tricycles and bangka's, they took the fight in their stride, my dad sang karaoke and the only thing that my mother was put out by was the fact that she had nothing constructive to do, except drink wine - they went home via 2 weeks in Vietnam.
Now we are all in the UK they talk to my husband about his home and family, knowing who and what they are talking about. Get a family member or 2 if you can - you'll feel better too with someone from your side witnessing your big day!
Enjoy
