Limos & Controversy

My parents were very concerned about the Limo company not having our date for too much longer, so my Mom made an appointment for us for last Saturday. The first problem was that I was sick all that weekend and am still feeling the residual effects. Well not sick, my allergies have flared up, but it is just like having a cold without the fever part.

So on a rainy Saturday my parents pick me up. We weren't even out of my neighborhood when my Dad was saying that we were going to have to find another company because the people said there would be no one in the office to meet with us. Well they called back while we waited in my landlord's driveway and said that they rearranged some things and would be able to meet with us. So, we head over there.

We get out and the first thing I hear is that the Rolls is gone. Well my Mom and I interpreted this as the Rolls was gone for our date. Well this wasn't the case, it was just out for the day. That was fine with us, I didn't really think I needed to see it, in fact I didn't understand why we had to go there at all, but not my decision.

So, they did have the regular limo which my parents want for the parents and grandparents. I'm not sure which parents and grandparents because I feel like there isn't enough room for both my and fi's, so my parents could just be getting for our side, I don't know.

They also had the two 16 person limos - a H2 limo and an escalade limo. We looked inside both and I liked the hummer one better because it had the all black seats. My Dad seemed to like the Escalade more because it was a year newer than the hummer, but he didn't say that. So we booked the Rolls, H2 and 8-10 passenger limo and Rolls transfer.

Apparently we got a good price because the guy there couldn't even figure out where the price could have come from, but since the owner quoted my mom the price, we were able to get it.

So, after lunch with the parents (happily fi joined us!), I e-mailed the bridesmaids if they were ok with the H2 limo since it is so high and they are going to be in long dresses and heels. Well the next day I get an e-mail I totally had never in my wildest dreams thought I would get. Fi's older sister e-mailed me to tell me that a hummer is a politically statement and if I was set on it she would have to find another ride. I had no idea what to say or think, I was dumbfounded. I never even thought I would have to think about this in my limo selection. Well I decided that instead of hastily responding I would wait and talk to fi about it. I forwarded him the email and he told me not to worry about it. However, all I could do was worry about.

All through both my classes, besides blowing my nose the entire time (and i swear my con law prof was looking at me bc of it), I wondered how I would respond to this. I saw my worst nightmare happening at my wedding, not only would everything be delayed, but my Dad would be in a screaming match trying to throw fi's sister out of the wedding and me in the middle not knowing what to do, so basically a disaster. Fi's family and my family have very different views on politics and I'm sure since my dad not only doesn't have an issue with hummers and at one point was going to purchase one but also paid for the limos would feel a personal insult at fi's sister's personal limo protest. My other sadness because of this was that for both my cousin's and my sister's weddings one of the most fun parts for me as a bridesmaid was riding in the limo. It was more of a logistically issue for me personally. But I did worry about what I would have to tell my Dad and waiting until the wedding day and hoping he wouldn't notice I didn't think would work.

Well when I got home, I sent my response and fi sent an email too. He still won't tell me what he wrote in that e-mail but apparently it worked. Fi's sister e-mailed me back saying not to worry about it. I still don't know whether that means she will ride or not, but fi feels like that is what it means. Oh well, I won't push it.

But now I'm worried that I will do something else that will personally or politically offend someone. I guess with a wedding, you can't worry about who you will offend and such. I just would rather the start of my relationship with fi's sister be tainted with me accidentally and unintentionally offending her. I guess I just can't win over everyone.