MOG wants to cater entire wedding reception herself, 100+ guests. The bride says no for obvious reasons.
I am the maid of honor, best friend of the bride and I agree with her, but don't want to get in the middle.
I do plan on hosting the bridal shower, I love to cook and bake, frequently entertain for numerous guests and feel completely comfortable cooking for the party with only a little help from my friends and family. Shower will probably be 20-30 people, late Saturday afternoon lunch/dinner fare.
Roast turkey, beef brisket, ham & cabbage, perhaps ravioli (I make them from scratch every few months and freeze en mass). Sides: mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots. This is a rough menu.
Tons of dessert: Cheese cake with hearts make of raspberry sauce baked in, cookies, brownies, cream puffs, quick bread, ice cream sundae bar, etc.
Cheese and crackers and also a veggie tray
I am completely happy cooking everything with very little assistance. Yes, I am crazy but I do this often.
My question is: May I offer the MOG to make one dish???????????????
My reasoning: I think she would appreciate the opportunity to show her love of the couple through her own creative culinary art. I believe it would mean a lot to her. Both bride and groom like the idea (although I know they are not supposed to be involved in the planning of the shower). I would also extend the same offer to the MOB (Irish). I don't think she will want to cook, but I'm sure would provide me a family recipe for me to prepare. MOG could also give a recipe or decline entirely if she like.
Am I over stepping my bounds here????? I just would like to give her the opportunity to express herself through cooking and take this obstacle out of the way of the bride and groom.
I think you are making too much food. But, I love to cook and completely understand where you are coming from.
Typically we wouldn't extend the offer or ask the mothers this, but in this case it seems to be a nice gesture. Plus, if the dish is ethnic or a traditional dish, it could be a conversational piece. Contributing may make her feel special.
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