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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

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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...

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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  • Stephanie
    Super July 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    Sherry LOL you are so right. I am trying to keep my crazy hidden, but some people are really pushing me lol

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  • Stephanie
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    Right Shelly!!!!Smiley heart

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  • Jennifer
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    Of course!! Smiley smile

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  • V
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    Veronica ·
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    It's your wedding so do what you want. You never going to be able to please everyone. She will get over it.
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  • Alma
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    Helll nooo! Lol I can’t even believe the nerve! I get so shocked reading about these mother in law’s cause mine never gives her opinions like that. I’m sorry you have to deal with that. I feel like your future husband needs to have a talk with her.
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  • Sherry
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    HAHA, I hear ya.

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  • Stephanie
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    Thank you Dear

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  • Stephanie
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    Thank you Alma. Never did I imagine that I would have to deal with this coming from her because of the relationship we have, but here we are.

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  • Cherry
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    Oh that's so silly. I know you were cussing in your head - if it had been me I would have been laughing out loud! The song is sentimental to you and you don't have to explain to her or anyone why you've chosen it. It will give you the courage and the strength you need to get halfway down that aisle, and that's all that matters. I like that you're eventually going to just tell her how it is and keep your song choice. No need to compromise here. This is all you, Stephanie. I'm sure your song choice is amazing. Smiley heart

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  • Stephanie
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    Aww thank you Cherry. I really appreciate that. Smiley heart

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  • Andrea
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    Yeah your MIL truly has no say in any of this. If a song has sentimental meaning to you and your FH, that's a beautiful thing and she shouldn't be trying to alter a beautiful thing. LOL! Definitely choose the song both of you like but also let this situation roll off your shoulders. Sounds like your FMIL is trying to control small aspects of your wedding. She's not the one getting married so she definitely needs to stop!

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  • Allison
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    Its hard to not over react in those situations because you want to please someone that you care about but your future husband is right, its not her day. I would just shrug it off and take a look at the songs. If you love the original song, go with your gut!

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  • Stephanie
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    Andrea, thank you so much for your insight. I really do not want to let her feel like she has ANY say in anything because then she will try to run EVERYTHING else.

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  • Stephanie
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    Thanks so much Allison. Smiley smile

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    Lol i love how everyone has to have an opinion about EVERYTHING in someone else's wedding. Its natural for them to judge. Take no concern.


    Its human nature and they mean 'well'. But u do u. Its ur wedding. Ur not overreacting. Weddings are very personal and we show alot of our personalities in them and when ppl judge it feels like theyre attacking us. I find my family can persuade my opinion on things too when i want to do something but its not in their vision for my wedding... its not worth harrowing on or causing trouble with ur future mil. If she brings it up again, say thanks for the options but im gonna stick with the song i want. It's literally for a less than 2 min walk down an aisle. At the end of the day u will remember the song, she wont.
    If u dont want to say it, just be like u will have to wait and see what i pick the day of.
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  • Stephanie
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    Stephanie ·
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    Thank you so much. I loved your response. It was what I needed.

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    Definitely an appropriate reaction. It’s your wedding your day your FH. You want him to hear the song you picked not one from someone else’s wedding. Stick to your song or else you’ll walk down the aisle and only think about how mil picked it out.
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  • MIWM
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    It's not your MIL'S Wedding end of story

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  • Stephanie
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    Oooo Madison, you are so right. I want everything for my day to be my choice and just how I would like it to be. Thanks so much.Smiley smile

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  • Stephanie
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    Facts. Thanks so much.

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