Deflated and wobbling...

It is gorgeous I love that you can make it so original to how you want it.

You're venue is lovely!! Its easier said then done but don't let her get to you. I agree with the others, she's prob just jealous! Don't let her see your dress either, its really none of her business! x

That's not far of her to say stuff like that. I wish people would keep their opinions to themselves about our weddings and the choices we have made for them.

There is no way on earth my MIL2B will get to see my dress before the day. It is nothing to do with her (or anyone else for that matter) and I want as fewer people to see it as possible otherwise they will know what to expect when I walk down the aisle.

As for the venue (or anything else for that matter) we fell in love with it and that's why we booked it. No-one was going to change our minds and everyone so far has been impressed with everything.

Sorry if this sounds agressive, PMT is rearing it's ugly head! ?

Your venue is beautiful. It's exactly the sort of style I would have liked, but nothing like that in our area.

Firstly, please do not show her your dress!

Secondly, it's easy for me to say this, but dont worry that she doesnt like your venue, you and OH do, and once everyone is there having a good time, no will even be aware of what it looks like.

From the way your MIL reacted I was expecting an old, dark and dingy working mens club or something. That venue is however GORGEOUS.

Ignore her, and nip her behaviour in the bud asap. Don't let her see the dress, tell her you want to surprise everyone on the day.

I agree with everyone else your venue is lovely, I was also thinking back to my first wedding when my mum acted out of character and started to interfer. later she told me that she was at the stage of her life when she had hit menopause and was beginning to question her life and her choice, she felt she had no control over her life and taking over made her feel important and needed. I am not saying that you should give into her at all, but knowing this may stop you from feeling that it is personal. I am happy to say that this time round my mum is supporting me and we are both enjoying the process.