“How to Survive Wedding Family Drama (And Still Want to Show Up to Thanksgiving)” Alright, listen the fuck up: If you think you’re gonna plan a wedding and not have family drama, you probably believe in unicorns and calorie-free cake. Newsflash: every wedding is basically a reality TV show, and the producers are your relatives. Your only job is to not end up as the meme the next day. First—Accept That Your Family Is Gonna Be Weird Seriously. You think you’re marrying your partner, but surprise—you’re also marrying their entire circus. Every wedding has at least one mother, stepmom,