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Limara
Beginner November 2023 Norfolk

Parents in law ๐Ÿ˜ญ

Limara, 11 May, 2022 at 00:07 Posted on Etiquette and Advice 0 5
Hi so I've been planning my wedding 2.5 weeks now. It's been booked 4 days. I have my mum and 3 best friends. I've just read my book and wrote in my diary. But I downloaded this app a couple days ago and saw this part. Without the obvious talk to them. I've put above how long it's been such a short amount of time and his parents have already got involved on 8 points already and I don't know how to handle them. I've been with my fiancรฉ 9 years, he's an only child and they're paying for it ๐Ÿ˜ญit very much feels the money comes with side notes if that makes sense of owing them. And his mum acting like it's her day. It's taking the excitement away from me. I feel I'm mentally not well enough because I try to please everyone and that's impossible. She has very strong views and also outdated opinions. I don't want to upset her nor my partner but I just wish she didn't give her opinion because it's not her day. And I feel I'm doing stuff to make her happy and that's not right. A very stressed upset fiancรฉ and I don't want 18 months of this. I've already had 2.5 weeks i need to nip it in the bud straight away. I don't know if the way to cope with it is to not include her in details and pay bits myself but then I feel guilty if I'm upsetting them but I need to do it for my own mentally health. Thank you very much if you've read this far x, x

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Latest activity by Limara, 12 May, 2022 at 00:14
  • K
    Beginner June 2023 Greater Manchester
    Kitty90 ยท
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    Sorry to hear you are feeling upset! Congratulations on your engagement!


    It definitely sounds tricky - is there anything you don't really care too much about that you could delegate to his parents to keep his mum busy? E.g. if you weren't too bothered about invites etc. It might just help them feel involved?
    Maybe make a list of things you are definitely not willing to have their input on and discuss with your fiance so you are both on same page.
    Perhaps they will calm down a bit after the initial rush of excitement and planning?
    Hope you feel better soon!
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  • Limara
    Beginner November 2023 Norfolk
    Limara ยท
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    Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š that sounds really helpful. I think I will ๐Ÿ˜Šxxx
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  • R
    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
    RomanticGreenStationery27135 ยท
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    If you can, I'd avoid accepting money from anyone else from your wedding - it nearly always seems to come with strings attached. Thank your in-laws for any offers of help, but stress that it is all under control and you are just looking forward to their presence at your wedding.

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  • Emily
    Dedicated February 2023 Hertfordshire
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    Definitely agree with Kitty's comments. Also, are the in laws paying for everything? Could you split the costs so you retain control? Maybe they could contribute to a house deposit, rather than a wedding? Both you and H2B need to be on the same page with themes, venues, number of guests etc etc and remain a totally untied front when in lwas start with ideas and taking over plans. Insist some things you two pay for as your wedding. Mother of the groom isn't a super special role, so maybe she is hoping to get involved to being you and her closer? Well meaning but misplaced perhaps. A balancing act in the coming months......
    These pages may become invaluable for venting and advice!!!
    Congratulations too xx
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  • Limara
    Beginner November 2023 Norfolk
    Limara ยท
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    Thank you to everyone for all your kind words and support. I've read everything and found it really helpful. I'm now so greatful for this app. ๐Ÿ’•
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