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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 438893" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>What on earth is it with weddings that can make some uglies arise? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> So sorry this is all turning into stress instead of just joy.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure how to advise one to handle this type of thing. I can say that I concur fully that those involved with planning should absolutely be concious of those who are financially involved and ensure that it isn't overboard and within budget. As for not even hearing about the dress you are going to be wearing? I find that so bizarre! (((hugs)))</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't worry at this point about your sons soon to be mother in law. She sounds as if no matter what goes on, you're on the recieving end of her ways. So regarding your sisters coming to your house to visit afterward, I would simply tell this woman that its long overdue to have them over and it's set up, but if the cleaning remains you can be available at (insert time). If she takes offense, so be it. Sounds like even when you try so hard she gets her back up anyhow so I wouldn't let it stress you. Your son and future daughter in law should be more focused on their special moment to get knickers in a twist about mom of the groom having company and not being available right that second to clean post reception. If they do, they are focusing on the wrong things and it isn't something I'd let worry you. </p><p></p><p>It's a shame the details for the shower you are contributing a third of the cost for aren't still unsettled. You could have simply provided your available contribution and said that's what you can do, ask them to match you and if they CHOSE to contribute beyond that amount in order to get what THEY want for decorations and champagne, let them <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />. A little late now I imagine, but the shower hasn't happened right? You could always say here's my 1/3, and upon thinking mroe on the champagne, you again want to say you don't feel it is at all necessary and don't feel you can contribute mroe to cover something not expected at showers anyhow. What ever happened to punch? </p><p></p><p>Hang in there. What a awkward dilemma!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 438893, member: 4264"] What on earth is it with weddings that can make some uglies arise? :( So sorry this is all turning into stress instead of just joy. I'm not sure how to advise one to handle this type of thing. I can say that I concur fully that those involved with planning should absolutely be concious of those who are financially involved and ensure that it isn't overboard and within budget. As for not even hearing about the dress you are going to be wearing? I find that so bizarre! (((hugs))) I wouldn't worry at this point about your sons soon to be mother in law. She sounds as if no matter what goes on, you're on the recieving end of her ways. So regarding your sisters coming to your house to visit afterward, I would simply tell this woman that its long overdue to have them over and it's set up, but if the cleaning remains you can be available at (insert time). If she takes offense, so be it. Sounds like even when you try so hard she gets her back up anyhow so I wouldn't let it stress you. Your son and future daughter in law should be more focused on their special moment to get knickers in a twist about mom of the groom having company and not being available right that second to clean post reception. If they do, they are focusing on the wrong things and it isn't something I'd let worry you. It's a shame the details for the shower you are contributing a third of the cost for aren't still unsettled. You could have simply provided your available contribution and said that's what you can do, ask them to match you and if they CHOSE to contribute beyond that amount in order to get what THEY want for decorations and champagne, let them ;). A little late now I imagine, but the shower hasn't happened right? You could always say here's my 1/3, and upon thinking mroe on the champagne, you again want to say you don't feel it is at all necessary and don't feel you can contribute mroe to cover something not expected at showers anyhow. What ever happened to punch? Hang in there. What a awkward dilemma! [/QUOTE]
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