i need some advice

I constantly worry I’m going to end up doing the same thing. We have a little more time before our wedding, so I’m consciously making sure I try to include mine.

At this point, trying to have her help with the small things could be good! If you have decorations you need help setting up, favors that need to be put together, maybe even a second look at the seating chart. Whatever you choose, make sure you let her know it’s really needed and appreciated!

Invite her to a girls day or brunch with the bride?

View Quoted Comment I would love to do that but we live in separate states unfortunately

View Quoted Comment I'll try and do that thank you

My mom felt left out so we asked for her help decorating the rehearsal dinner venue. She was so excited. Is there something you need do that she could assist with? Is she going to be in town prior to the wedding? My mother-in-law made our favors. Is there something small she could do if she is coming to town early?

View Quoted Comment She's coming the day before and my mom and are planning to have a the lady's over to make alot of the decorations that night and of course she is invited to that as well

View Quoted Comment I would think that would make her feel included. The only other thing I could think is letting her get ready with you in the morning if you want her to, but that's completely a personal choice. My mother-in-law didn't get ready with me as she didn't like the pricing of my hair and makeup artist and my mom really didn't want her getting ready with us.

Maybe FaceTime her when doing something wedding related? It might sound awkward (I don’t like FaceTiming) but it has helped me to make people feel included

View Quoted Comment That's a great idea

Is there any decision you haven't made yet? I'd shoot her a text and ask her opinion on it? That might make her feel like she was included in the process. Maybe share your Pinterest wedding inspo board with her? I feel your pain. I'm really close with FH's family but my mother gets super jealous when I hang out with them. My FMIL and FSIL's came along with my family for dress shopping and I think that low key made me mother mad. It's impossible to make everyone happy.

Are you getting your nails done before the wedding? I plan on inviting my mom and MIL when I go so we can all have a girls day in preparation for the wedding. Probably the thursday or friday morning before!

I like Gabrielle's idea. You can also video call her and include her in and vendor meetings or before buying something.

My fiancee and I going to call her tomorrow and plan the rehearsal dinner with her. I really wish I could do more with her she is honestly pretty cool