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Decoration Shopping

Analie, on March 9, 2020 at 10:19 AM Posted in Style and Décor 0 8

I did not want my wedding to be very exepensive becuase I did not want to spend an obsurd amount of money on 8 hours and I wanted to buy practical things with the money such as a new kitchen set or living room furniture. I especially did not feel comfortable asking other people to pay for things that I did not need. I was able to find candle holders at the dollar store as well as free things from mother nature. I have also been browsing the clearance section of many stores and have found a lot of stuff for really great deals. I have not payed full price for a single item at this point in time. Even my dress was half off and off the rack for $980. I was proud of my saving and spending habits so I wanted to show my FMIL what kind of deals I got. I was so excited. She went to tell my FH that she didnt like that I was getting things for cheap and that we should have better quality, more expensive stuff. I was hurt because I thought I was doing a good job and she did not offer to pay for anything that she had been suggesting for us.


Do I say something?

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Latest activity by Emma, on March 9, 2020 at 3:56 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I wouldn’t confront her about something that she said to your FH in confidence. That could damage her trust in him.
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  • Dynesha
    Devoted June 2020
    Dynesha ·
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    I think that if you and your FH are the ones financing the wedding, you should decorate and do the things that you want to do. If you and your FH have defined and laid out your budget, your FH could speak on your (you & FH) behalf about it concerns your FMIL, if you really feel compelled to address it.
    You should have a conversation with your FH first before deciding if you even want to involve your FMIL in you wedding decisions.
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  • N
    Master January 2015
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    I wouldn't say anything to her, but I would tell your FH to have a talk with her. Either pay up or hush up. She can keep her rude opinions to herself and your FH should stick up for you, which hopefully he did.

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  • Kate
    Expert October 2020
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    Maybe express to your FH that this comment struck a nerve so if she does something similar again, he knows to defend you. If she brings something up to you personally, I would question her or even put her in her place a bit. FM & SIL's can certainly be tough... Good luck girl.

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  • Molly
    VIP September 2020
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    I love good deals! I would be pumped for you if was your FMIL. I would just stop showing her items you find/buy for the wedding. You could also just you you got it a (insert fancy store here) and she likely will believe you and be happy lol. I had the very similar issues, now I just don't tell them the price of things. If you go to meals on wheels, hospice, and goodwill thrift stores you would be amazed at what you can find.

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  • A
    Dedicated September 2020
    Analie ·
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    She was criticizing me but she buys a lot of stuff at thrift stores!

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  • Molly
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    Dang! I just wouldn't tell her about the things you buy.

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  • Emma
    Devoted March 2021
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    I would probably talk about it with your FH, since she didn't say it directly to you. There's nothing wrong with being a budget bride. Not spending a fortune doesn't mean poor quality. And if she isn't paying then she doesn't get an opinion.

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