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Savvy September 2020

Do mob and mog get ready with bride day of?

Erin, on July 5, 2019 at 3:45 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1 17
What is the norm these days for the mother of the bride and mother of the groom when it comes to getting ready on the day of? Do they typically join the bride and wedding party for hair, makeup, and visiting before the ceremony?

Part of my reasoning for asking is that I want my mom to feel included. I think I could set her up in a room with her sisters to all hang out and have her join us towards the end and she would be happy with that.

FMIL is another story....she is cordial enough but tends to speak without thinking For example, when we showed her the video of FH and me getting engaged, her only comment was "your hair is in your face". I'm concerned that she will stress me out the day of since I will be on edge with her around. When her daughter got married, FMIL was heavily involved and I think she expects that this time around. Is there a polite way to tell her I don't want her there in the morning or do I try to make the best of things and ignore any snide comments?

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Latest activity by Laura, on January 17, 2020 at 9:46 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    It's great if you guys have a close relationship and you want to spend the day with her, but if not, you're absolutely not obligated to include her.

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  • E
    Savvy September 2020
    Erin ·
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    Thanks, Caytlyn. The wedding isn't until next year so I have a bit of time to decide and see if my relationship with FMIL improves. Currently leaning toward not including her but not sure how to politely communicate that.
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  • Cassi
    Super October 2019
    Cassi ·
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    My FMIL wants to get ready with us because we have the HMUA coming to us and she wants to get makeup done. I want my mom to be there so I'm hoping she joins but I think she will be more focused on getting the venue set up with some of my sisters rather than the getting ready portion. I think its a matter of preference. We get to our venue at noon and my photographer does too! So she will start taking pictures immediately and I want my mom in getting ready photos and when I get my gown on and everything so she will definitely be there. FMIL doesn't have a daughter only one child my FH so she is kind of living vicariously through this with my mom and I. If you are going to be uncomfortable with her being there honestly I would give as little details about the time frame as possible.... She was heavily involved with your SIL because thats her daughter, but its not her turn now its your moms and hopefully she can respect that.

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  • Btbride
    Super August 2019
    Btbride ·
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    I’ve invited my mom and FMIL to get ready with me and my bridesmaids and to get their hair done by my stylist. This is really only something you can decide based on your relationship with them, though! The bride is not obligated to invite anyone she doesn’t want to get ready with her, regardless of how close family or friend they are.
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    Savvy September 2020
    Erin ·
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    Right, I hope she would understand if I were to only include my own mom especially since I'm the only daughter. If she wants to get her hair and makeup done, maybe I could give her a later timeslot so I have some time to decompress before she arrives.
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  • Cassi
    Super October 2019
    Cassi ·
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    Absolutely, it all comes down to what YOU are comfortable with. Its YOUR wedding and she needs to respect that, if not then your FH may need to get involved unfortunately and speak with her if she doesn't understand from you. You have time though so I would feel it out and as things start getting closer and she starts asking specifics I would just let her know "Hey, I want to keep this as intimate as I can with just the wedding party and my mother, I hope you can understand. If you would like to get your hair and makeup down I would be more than happy to book you a time slot with the HMUA but it will be a later slot."

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  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
    Megan ·
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    I wondered the same thing, I would love for my mom to get her hair and makeup done with me, and will probably invite my fmil too because we get along well, but don't want to take away from my mom and her moments as mob. I would hope o get a few pictures of my fh getting ready with his mom, like her fixing his tie lol.
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  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
    Megan ·
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    Like my photographer getting the pictures not me lol
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  • Michaela
    Super May 2020
    Michaela ·
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    I think it's super common to include one, either or both moms in getting ready, but it's definitely not a rule either way. I think my FMIL will prefer to do her own hair because she's kind of a perfectionist. Don't do it if it'll stress you out too much

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    Savvy September 2020
    Erin ·
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    That's a good point - I hadn't thought about it potentially taking away from my mom feeling special. Another good point too that she (and FH) might want a few pictures together beforehand. Might double as a good excuse to have her either come later or leave earlier to fit in both.
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  • Laura
    VIP November 2019
    Laura ·
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    Oh lord! It never occurred to me that getting ready is a ‘with moms’ activity. I do NOT want FMIL around when we’re getting ready. I don’t really want my mom, either. I had pictured a quiet, chill morning with MOH & my other bridesmaid. I guess I’ll wait and see if either of them brings it up.
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  • Devin
    Super October 2019
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    My mom & fmil will be getting ready with us.
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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    In my situation, I definitely would not want to get ready with my FMIL because her and I aren't good like that. I would prefer simply to get ready only with my bridesmaids.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    My fiance's mother, stepmother, and my mother are all getting ready with me & my bridesmaids & the flower girl. I couldn't imagine not including them, but that is our particular situation.

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  • Jenna
    Super October 2019
    Jenna ·
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    I would say it's really up to you. My mom will be joining my BM's and I for getting ready and there was never really a question mark for that in my mind. My FMIL, on the other hand, will not be included for that and will join us at the venue for pictures. She is a difficult person and honestly I end up with a lot of anxiety when I am around her (as does my FH and many people in her life). So I have decided it would be best for my mental state that she is not around that morning.

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  • Alexa
    Savvy February 2022
    Alexa ·
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    I agree...how did it work out
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  • Laura
    VIP November 2019
    Laura ·
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    It was fine. My mom ended up coming right before the wedding and getting dressed with us but that was all. Worried for nothing, like so many things related to the wedding.
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