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Brittany
Just Said Yes March 2020

Mother in law wants to wear same color as me

Brittany, on October 13, 2019 at 11:22 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 11
I am wearing red and black for my wedding. My mother in law is also wanting to get a red and black dress... I told her that I would only like the people who are in it to match me. I understand the other guest might wear that color especially since it’s on me for not choosing the traditional white/ivory but I don’t know.. I told her that and she said that the mother is supposed to match that my mom was probably going to match. I told her no my mom and family have done said they were going shopping for other colors. She insists on matching us. I’ve done told her 3 times that my wishes is just for the ones in it to actually match me and the groom on purpose... but she keeps insisting. Am I just being a bridezilla here?

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Latest activity by Pirate & 60s Bride, on October 15, 2019 at 1:51 AM
  • Laura
    Master October 2019
    Laura ·
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    No you aren't. It's your wedding and she should respect your wishes. If you listen to you, your fiancee needs to step in and handle it.

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  • Renee
    Super October 2020
    Renee ·
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    I don't think you're being a bridezilla at all. I agree with Laura. She should respect your wishes, especially since you specifically asked her not to do it

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  • Paola
    Beginner February 2020
    Paola ·
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    You are not a bridezilla, she’s is probably having a hard time watching her son move on with his life. If it were me, I’d pick a different color, I know your thing is red and black, but it will really be awkward that she is matching you and that will take away from your day, and no, I don’t think this will be letting her win, because this is not a game, it’s your life and you shouldn’t let her or anyone ruining it. There’s too many other colors... be open and go to the bridal shop and try other options. Good luck! ✨
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  • Brittany
    Just Said Yes March 2020
    Brittany ·
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    I would pick another color but I already bought the dress I had to special order it and the wedding is in March and since it was special made I can’t return it!
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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
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    You're definitely not being a bridezilla. Your FH should handle this since it's his mother. We had a similar issue with FMIL and the original dress she chose. She blew up about it and he told her plain and simple "if you wear that to the wedding after I've repeatedly asked you not to, I will personally escort you to your car and you will leave". She sounds like she's purposefully trying to get under your skin.

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    No you’re not being a bridezilla. Ask your FH to handle this with his mom.
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  • Alyssa
    Super December 2021
    Alyssa ·
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    If she didn't know you were going for a non traditional color and showed up in your color scheme, then I wouldn't be mad. But she is trying to do this on purpose and out of spite. It's the same as her trying to wear white. It's extremely rude.

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I don't think you are
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  • Paola
    Beginner February 2020
    Paola ·
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    I’m sorry to hear that. I keep thinking you shouldn’t give her the joy of knowing she’s stressing you out, you might still have time to get another dress with money you might get from selling this one? Forgive me, I am not crazy, I am certain that you have already invested time and money on this special dress, but she wearing the same colors you are will be stealing your thunder! And getting your fiancée (her son) involved only stresses your relationship, and she’ll enjoy that... sorry! 😩
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  • A
    Expert January 2020
    Abby ·
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    You are NOT a bridezilla... she is in the wrong... My grandmother recently told me an old saying when my FMIL was giving issues... she said “Why is she even talking... mother in laws wear beige and keep their mouth shut” this came from a very sweet, very country, god fearing woman. She normally doesn’t say stuff like that so it was a shock lol. My FH got so fed up he bought his mom dresses and said pick from these or you won’t be in any professional wedding photos and if she causes problems she just won’t be going anymore (it got bad in our situation). So now it’s time for FH to get involved, he needs to tell her no and then give her options. This isn’t her day. I understand it’s her son but he’s also a grown man, time to let him live and enjoy his day with his new wife. She shouldn’t even be arguing.
    Hope this helps a little 😊
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Ugh. It’s fine for you to not want anyone to wear your wedding dress color! Tell FH to deal with her.
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