Hello... i have had nothing but hard times planning this wedding. the MOG and MOH and my mom do not get along. They had a falling out over the shower. but this is besides the point. My parents are being generous and paying for the reception. fianlly we have come up with 70 for the MOG side, 70 for the MOB side and 60 for the bride and groom. Not unreasonable. my question is that the MOG has 76 people and won't cut the list down. The place only holds 200 comfortably. she is inviting +guest for cousins that do not have significant others. What can I say to make her change her mind.
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Re: [too stressed] Mother in law will not cut guest list
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Dear Too Stressed,
Your fiance should speak to his mother. This is his job.
These are not the days of the parents paying and inviting. If they contribute, they are giving a gift. It doesn't give them 'inviting' privileges. They are 'allowed' guests if the couple wishes. So, he should inform his mother that it is very generous of you to allow her to invite anyone. You two decide which cousins are invited. You decide if you wish to extend an escort for any guest who is not in a relationship.
Parents shouldn't have any say in the shower planning.
Mother in law will not cut guest list
