Our hosts tackle the tricky question of managing family time around weddings when relatives from both sides want to spend time with the couple during an already busy period. 

• Grace recommends avoiding family gatherings the week before the wedding due to last-minute preparations
• Welcome parties a few days before or combined with rehearsal dinner offer good alternatives
• Consider family dynamics when deciding whether to mix both sides
• Options include hosting dinners, barbecues, or taco bars at someone's home
• Post-wedding brunches are controversial – one host strongly dislikes them due to exhaustion
• Morning-after gatherings create another expense when couples just want time together
• Planning events before the wedding helps check social obligations off the list
• Consider hiring a wedding planner to help navigate complex family dynamics

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