Middle Eastern Theme Wedding

Hm, in all honesty, I would definitely for plan the wedding you want, not want your in-laws want! I wouldn’t plan a wedding just to get them to like me.
Have you talked to your FH about them not liking you? What does he say? Maybe he should have a talk with them?

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According to him, they like me, but I know he is just being sweet. How I go about it matters in that household. We would barely get to see them after the wedding, so the only chance I have to kinda appreciate my efforts?

View Quoted Comment Maybe you can get a nice gift for them. And talk with your FH again about your concerns.


This is your wedding. I say plan how you want to

It would be very kind of you to add personal touches (like the Middle Eastern cultural touches) to the wedding, but I wouldn't plan the completely around that while sacrificing everything you've ever wanted. You may not feel it right now, but one day you may resent them, or your spouse, if you let your desires get bulldozed on your wedding day. Planning a wedding is a commitment and a process, and it's not just sacrificing one day - It's sacrificing every little detail and emotion up until the big day. I fear that decision would come back to bite you. But I wish you both the best.

I would plan a wedding that blends elements from both of your families and cultures together! Remember, a wedding joins two families, don't focus on just one!

Definitely plan the wedding you want! If you want Middle Eastern then go for it! I think it's great you want to add a sentimental element to get your in-laws to like you but at the end of the day you are marrying your best friend. Have fun with it! Maybe include your FMIL in some of the decor planning?

I think if you try to make the entire thing a middle eastern wedding and you are not familiar with those traditions, you will probably find yourself overwhelmed rather quickly. Perhaps you could consider researching a few cultural traditions that are important to middle eastern weddings and incorporate just a few. I think middle eastern is a broad term and traditions could vary across the dozens of religions and locations in the middle east. Maybe it's a Dabke dance if they are from one region but something totally different somewhere else... Perhaps you could even ask them what some of the meaningful traditions are in their family?

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Yeah, I was planning on buying dresses. It's like a cultural thing.

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My sis said the exact same thing. I have talked to them and they want me to handle and manage it as per my likeness. I guess, they realized how important it is for me as well.

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Yup! I am so glad both the families are mixing well in family events!

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Thank you! She wants me to handle it as per my liking!

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Yes!!! She will be on board with me...