My fiance's mother and I get along great. However, since he and I decided to have the wedding reception in his hometown, she has self-appointed herself as my wedding planner. While I appreciate the help and her time, her "help" has turned into constant emails and phone calls despite my reservations and insistance that my parents also should have a say (if for no other reason because they are paying for the wedding.) Nonetheless, my words have fallen on deaf ears and appointments continue to be made for vendors that I am not even interested in seeing (let alone be able to make the trip out there). What is the best way to handle this situation? I am afraid to be too harsh as I would hate to have her turn against me or get mad with only 6 months to go... Plus, I want my parents to feel included and to have a say... Help!
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I appreciate your position and respect for your future mother-in-law. I'm sure she's just excited about the planning (especially if she doesn't have any daughters or has never planned a wedding). Ask your fiance to speak to his mother, asking her to make suggestions but waiting for your approval to make appointments. It usually goes over better coming from the son. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Jul 1, 2008, 12:06 PM
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I agree - your fiance needs to intervene politely on your behalf. You will have enough stress planning your wedding - this situation could easily get out of control. Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com
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Jul 1, 2008, 1:37 PM
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