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Stephanie
Super July 2020

My mil Doesn't Like my Wedding Song

Stephanie, on January 28, 2020 at 12:07 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 42

Hey Ladies, so my FH's niece is singing a song for me to walk down the isle. I chose this song because the words are very moving to me and say exactly what I want my FH to hear as I walk to him. My MIL heard the song because his niece was playing it to practice singing it. So MIL calls me last weekend to tell me she doesn't like the song. Long pause on the phone because of course I am cussing in my head and saying to myself "This isn't your wedding". Then she begins to tell me that she is going to send me some other songs that I "NEED" to choose from and one of them that she love so much is the song that his brother had at his wedding last February. I have not spoken with her since that day. We have a pretty decent relationship but I am upset by what she said, but mostly THE WAY she said it. It not like I asked her for her opinion. FH said that I shouldnt worry about what his mom thinks becuase it is not her day and to not be upset. Am I over reacting?

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Latest activity by Stephanie, on February 4, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    VIP September 2020
    Neeva ·
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    Not over-reacting, she needs to stay in her own lane. But, I would let it go. If she brings it up again say you decided to stick with your original song because it's what you and FH love and leave it at that.

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  • Katie
    Devoted March 2019
    Katie ·
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    I'm so sorry your MIL is stressing you out over this! I definitely agree with how you're feeling - you chose a song that is personal to YOU for YOUR wedding. But, I can also see how your FH/other family members may not see this as a big deal, because the song doesn't have the sentimental value for them and because they probably are having the same *eye roll* whatever MIL feelings. But now with that said, the best thing that you can to for this situation is take a deep breath and say "Great, email me the playlist anytime" or if she's already sent you the songs "Wow, those songs were all so beautiful, I'll definitely have to consider them" and then just go with the song you originally wanted in the first place. She'll feel like her opinions were received, get her off your back, and keep the relationship in tact Smiley smile Good luck girl!!

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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    It's kind of ridic for her to say she doesn't like the song that she's not walking down the aisle to aha. Like it's an unnecessary comment.
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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
    Sherry ·
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    Good thing it isn't her wedding then. Her problem, not yours. If you love it, that is all that matters.

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  • Fleur
    October 2020
    Fleur ·
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    How sweet to be walking down to a song sung by your future niece, aww! Good luck with MIL!

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    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    Nope. I would be angry too. My mother-in-law tried telling us who was escorting her down the aisle and into the reception. She also wanted a spotlight dance with her step-son (my husband's brother) and wanted us to dedicate the song to those in the military since he is vet. Needless to say, we did what we wanted and didn't really care what she said. It is your wedding and you are the one that has to walk down the aisle to a the song so she doesn't get to decide what song you pick.
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  • Mrs. S
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    I would just ignore her over this but not let it ruin your entire relationship
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  • Cyndy
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    Cyndy ·
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    Nope I would be upset too. I wouldn’t even give it another thought. It’s your day and you pick the songs. If she doesn’t like it then too bad.
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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Thank you Neeva. Yeah she really upset me and her opinion was not needed or wanted.

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  • Jennifer
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    Jennifer ·
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    You have a right to react that way! She has no business giving her two cents right now!

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Hey Katie, thank you so much. I agree with you, but I am not going to sugar coat my response to her when we do talk. That's not the relationship we have. I am going to say how I feel and I am not listening to any other songs. I can't change my choice for her because then she will think she can make decisions on other things and that it NOT happening. Thanks for helping. Smiley smile

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Melle. I agree. It's OUR wedding, be there and support like you said you would and that's all he need from her. Thanks so much.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Thanks Sherry. I agree. You Ladies are making me feel better because I was so hurt and in my feelings.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Fleur, thank you so much. Her voice is so beautiful. I get chills just thinking about it.

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  • Sherry
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    Sherry ·
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    Weddings bring out the crazies lol

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    Shelly ·
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    Nope, not gonna change it.....sorry, not sorry.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Veronica, oh wow. That's a lot of decisions that she was trying to make for your wedding LOL. I'm glad you did your won thing. My MIL is already upset because we arent having our wedding in a church. Nothing about my relationship with FH has been traditional. We do our own thing that works for us. Smiley heart

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Yeah I'm not going to let it ruin anything, but I am going to tell her how I feel.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Cyndy, FACTS. Thanks love.

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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Jennifer, thanks hun. Smiley heart

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