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Lillygirl
Just Said Yes January 2023

Guest list dilemma

Lillygirl, on August 3, 2021 at 11:26 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 10
Hey ladies , I'm sure everyone goes through this same delimia with the guests list being created. I'll paint the picture a little better, my mom and I were having lunch a few days ago, I had made my guest list and I wanted to ask my mom permission if my dad could be there out of respect for her my dad has been out of the picture since I was 22 I'm 29 now and he had asked to be there as a guests and he really wants to make it a point to build a better relationship. I shared that with my mom she said it was OK , moving forward she had asked me if I was going to invite her husband's parents and his brother to our wedding I had said no. I said I never thought to invite them I'm sorry. My mom had mentioned in a previous conversation when I asked her for some help paying for a couple things she said absolutely not you guys are adults you should be able to pay for your own wedding. She feels entitled to ask details about the wedding and when I tell her something she's not pleased with it , I'm getting married to an Asian guy and we are following some of his traditions and I think she is afraid none of our traditions will be In cooperated. Long story short she asked me of my finace sister would throw the bridal shower. It bothered me because she had claimed that she just wants to show up as a guests. This is my second wedding and I feel she doesn't support it like the first one. I'm 29 I'm in school and I work , so I don't feel like I'm being inappropriate asking if she can help. We had a big blowout the next morning when I asked her why are you putting so much on yans ( my finace) family. She wanted to know the budget , everything. I blew up and said OK if you want your guests to go you pay for them! Things got worse from there she took my stuff out of her car and made me Uber home . She said she wants no Involvement. We have been arguing alot and I'm exhausted by her 2 cents . What should I do? Am I being unreasonable with her requests when she doesn't offer to help 🤔 thanks girls

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Latest activity by Lillygirl, on August 6, 2021 at 9:27 PM
  • AJ
    Super October 2022
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    Bottom line if your mom isn't paying she doesn't get any say in anything. period. Stop talking to her about wedding things until she can be reasonable. I had to do the same with my mom and it really sucks.

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  • Jasmine S.
    VIP May 2022
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    I agree with the above; if she doesn't want to help pay, she gets no opinion on how you do it. From here on, I would not ask for her help and just do what you can afford and what you and your FH want. As far as the guest list goes, it sounds like you want to invite your dad, so you should go ahead and do that as long as he will behave. You should invite your stepdad as well since he is a social unit with your mom. However, there is no need to invite her in-laws. This is an event for your loved ones, not hers. Just avoid talking to your mom about wedding stuff from now on and go ahead with the plans that feel best to you. Smiley smile

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  • Lillygirl
    Just Said Yes January 2023
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    Thank you I felt like I was being harsh , I appreciate the feedbackSmiley smile
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  • Heather
    Beginner December 2022
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    I agree with the other comments. If she doesn't want to help pay, she doesn't get to make demands. Try to be respectful but don’t make yourself miserable. This is your special day. Enjoy it.
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  • Lillygirl
    Just Said Yes January 2023
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    Thank you I appreciate your feedback Smiley smile
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  • Lillygirl
    Just Said Yes January 2023
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    Thank you Heather. It's already stressful meeting everyone's needs. I'll give it space thank you
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  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
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    My mom thinks I'm dumb for having a wedding at all since this is both of our second marriage. Its just an immediate family casual ceremony so I think I'm totally fine doing what we want. So pretty much just told her when and where it is, and haven't discussed anything else with her, because I don't want her negativity.

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    If she isn’t contributing, she doesn’t get a say. Money always has strings attached. Have the wedding you can afford without asking for help. You also have full control over the guest list.

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  • Lillygirl
    Just Said Yes January 2023
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    True, sometimes less said is better. I hope your wedding is beautiful
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  • Lillygirl
    Just Said Yes January 2023
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    Thanks Michelle for feedback. That's our plan to just do what is right for us
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