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SLY
Master January 2022

Just Need To Vent

SLY, on October 28, 2020 at 9:23 AM

Posted in Family and Relationships 25

So I had a profile before this and deleted it, but I'm back on here because I can't take it anymore. My mom has been bringing up the same issue every month. "Why can't you have more than one flower girl". On my previous post, I had MANY people that tended to side with her saying they couldn't...

So I had a profile before this and deleted it, but I'm back on here because I can't take it anymore.

My mom has been bringing up the same issue every month. "Why can't you have more than one flower girl". On my previous post, I had MANY people that tended to side with her saying they couldn't imagine choosing between children (which I get). But I wanted to explain that originally we didn't want ANY flower girls or ring bearers....so having one of each was our way of pleasing her. What a shocker...she isn't satisfied. I also want to point out that my family lives in other countries, and I'm not really close to any of them. (I don't even see them every year or speak to them often)

Every conversation (we've had three of these so far) has gone like this: She says we're being rude for only wanting one of each, then argues with me, finally saying "Forget it do what you want, I don't care. Have only one if you want". Then she comes back a month later bringing up the same topic, it's now a nonstop cycle of: "yes I understand" then, "I don't get why you're being so rude".

She always brings up the fact that she's helping us pay (we're splitting the venue cost with her), and that we have to respect her wishes regardless of how we feel. Again, we are appreciative of her contributing to the wedding costs, and have expressed that with her. But my FH family is also helping us pay for expenses and no one in his family has had any issues with us. (or if they do, they aren't throwing a fit about it and respect our choices).

I'm just emotionally exhausted with her and don't even want a wedding at this point. Is anyone else having toxic family issues while wedding planning, and if so, how are you dealing with it? I don't want my wedding planning experience to be toxic and full of tears. Smiley sad

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  • Marcia
    Expert March 2021
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    Completely agree with those who have said you should tell her the discussion is over and stop engaging. Also, she contributed to a specific part of the wedding (venue), so tell her she can influence that aspect and that aspect alone (and it seems like you have already given her things she wanted with respect to the venue).

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  • Jesyka
    Dedicated October 2020
    Jesyka ·
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    God yes, I have been dealing with toxic family members in all the planning. But my MOH told me something when I was at my wits end. She said "its your wedding. Do what makes you happy, screw everyone else." And that helped me realize that its not worth trying to please anyone. My parents have helped with some of the finances too, (though it was just a little bit) so I get feeling like you should hear them out. But you (hopefully) only get married once. I would just put my foot down, remind her you've already made alterations to suit her, and if she isn't happy with that you can always go back to not having a flower girl. And remind her that she isn't the one getting married.
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
    SLY ·
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    Thank you for the input! During my most recent conversation with her, I told her that we respect her opinions and are grateful for her contributions, but we will not be having any fgs or rbs like we originally planned. She took it well...for now...but if she brings the matter up again I'll simply tell her to let it go and talk about something else, or I won't be speaking with her until she decides to discuss another matter.

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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
    SLY ·
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    Thanks for your input! I spoke with her and told her we weren't having any fgs or rbs at all like we originally planned. She won't be happy either way, so it doesn't matter what we choose, she just won't be satisfied. I've just grown up with her constantly guilt tripping me and using her sacrifices as an excuse to manipulate my decisions. Don't get me wrong, I am VERY grateful for all she's done for me, but now that I'm older and can see exactly what she's been doing, it's rough on her. She's so used to me saying 'okay mom, we'll do it your way'...but not anymore lol! I want my FH and I to have the wedding WE want, not what SHE wants.

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  • Candyce
    Beginner May 2021
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    I'd tell her.. Its a hard No! You appreciate her input and contribution, but will not move on this one! My favorite line is, "Sorry, that's already been decided! Is there anywhere else you'd like to make suggestions, or want to help with?" (Or omit this last part, if you dont want their opinion).


    Our ring bearer is my dog. The flower girl was going to be the SIL's dog, but she passed away recently. We are having a no kids wedding, with the exception of my one, 10 year old nephew. That's it. Your wedding is up to you. We have not received any financial help from either family and don't expect it, but if we do get any our plan is to not verbally commit the money to any one particular aspect and just say it will be used for general wedding expenses (so they cannot have majority control over any one aspect, like food, or dictating the bridal party, guest list, etc).
    If all else fails, tell your Mom "You dont have to come then!" and watch her face drop. Lmao. All joking aside, I did this to my Mom (who is very controlling but not contributing a dime) and she went dead silent. I had to be FIRM that it's MY wedding, and if she doesn't like something, TOO BAD! If that means she would rescind any money that she plans to contribute in the future - then OK! We'll do it on our own! She has since backed off because I took a stand with her.
    It's YOUR wedding, don't let someone else dictate how it's going to go! If they threaten to pull their contribution, let them. Don't count on anyone to fund anything, if it comes down to it. Stand firm and tell your Mom you're not willing to discuss the flower girl situation any longer, it's already been decided. Then redirect to asking her to help with other aspects or something else you can give her the feeling of having input on (something that won't lead to you stressing out).
    Best of luck, and congrats!!
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