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Maggie
Savvy January 2020

Overwhelmed! Mother trouble

Maggie, on August 25, 2019 at 10:47 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 7
I am writing because I’m really overwhelmed at a time that should be the happiest time of my life. My mother and I have always never met eye to eye, but now that it’s about me she keeps trying to turn everything to about her. She’s always been a selfish person, but now I’m just miserable.
While looking for venues and trying to get her input about my vision she keep turning it to about if her and my dad could get a picture of them together. I said of course, but let’s focus on what we are doing here.

We tried to go dress shopping and I found the my dress, it suddenly turned to her and what she will be wearing and how she can’t spend any money on a dress. She rolled her eyes at everything and what was supposed to be a happy day turned miserable. She insist on doing the wedding flowers which is a nightmare on its own. She doesn’t know what she’s doing and thinks she’s the florist my grandmother was. God rest her soul! She keeps asking me when we are going to do the flowers and I just haven’t told her I’m using a florist because I don’t want the stress of dealing with her. We actually took one day to go over my vision on flowers and she kept reverting back to what her corsage was going to look like and how she was going to look.
Yesterday we went and tried dresses on for my sister in laws wedding and I kept fighting back tears because I wanted this, I wanted my friends and my family to all be there when I chose my dress. My mother in law even hugged me and told me that she wishes we could have done this with me as well. My mother is jealous of my mother in law. But it just couldn’t be. I decided to try setting a date in the near future for alterations where everyone could see me in my dress. My mother has already grilled me about who all is going to be there. I’ve tried including her in going to vendor shows and she just acts like she has something better to do.

I’m exhausted. I’ve literally done everything on my own and I’m exhausted. I told my fiancé I’m hiring a wedding planner to just be there on the big day so she doesn’t try to run the show. I don’t even want to begin on what she wants to wear to the wedding. It’s a 1920’s theme, the only thing I have asked is the wedding party wear 1920’s clothes. I have offered lots of cheap websites to order from. She insist on this ridiculous dress that is from the 1950’s. This is seriously the only thing I’m going to be a bridezilla about is that my mother wear something to the theme of the wedding. I have just stopped asking her for input. I try to bounce ideas off my best friend, but she’s a busy working mom too. I get it!
Then we get down to the music. I told her we decided on songs for our first dance, a dance with my dad and then both of my grandpas. She of course adds in well what about a mother daughter dance. I internalize once again that’s not a thing and I would make it a thing if we were the best of friends, but we aren’t.

I would understand if she was paying for the wedding, but she’s not paying for a penny of it.
So I’m on my own building the amazing vision and no one to share it with. It’s going to be amazing in the end, but it just sucks not having the support system everyone else does. My grandmother was my best friend and we share the same passion for party planning and decor and she would have been my person. I’m trying to fill a void that I’m longing for. Help!

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Latest activity by Naikesha, on September 7, 2019 at 9:31 AM
  • Yoice
    VIP March 2019
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    I’m sorry this is happening to you. I understand you want to talk to her about it and have her input but I think this is making it worst for you. I honestly think you should stop that! Do your own thing without involving her like this she doesn’t bring you or your ideas down and she doesn’t have to put her input or turn it around to be her show. The idea of a wedding day coordinator is great so everything runs smoothly and she’s in check. I also think you should put your foot down and make your own decisions. Hire a florist, if she’s offended or gets mad simply tell her she’s the mother of the bride and you rather her concentrate on something looking good that day. You can also say you won this at one of the bridal shows you attended and is free so you rather go with that. As far as the dress tell her you need to approve it again because she’s your mom and she has a big role on the wedding. I think your mom likes the attention based on what you said and usually people like that have a big ego so use that to your advantage and feed her ego when need it. You’ll be fine as long as you keep her on check and you remind her from time to time is your wedding and your decision.
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  • Yoice
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    Good luck Maggie!
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  • Maggie
    Savvy January 2020
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    I have stopped inputting her in anything. I just avoid the subject and move on. The winning florist at vendor fair is a genius idea. Thank you for the advice.
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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
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    Hi Maggie! I'm really sorry that you are going through this.

    I think that you are handling the situation really well. If she is not excited about making wedding decisions with you, then you don't have to include her when deciding. I know it can be difficult when you are excited about something and want someone to share in the excitement with you. Is your SO enjoying planning the wedding with you?

    A Day-Of Coordinator is an excellent idea and will definitely help you put your mind at ease on the day.

    I really love the sounds of your theme and think your wedding will look so beautiful!


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  • User2574599655703
    Dedicated June 2021
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    Stop talking about the wedding with your mom.
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  • Renee
    Super October 2020
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    Stop involving her. If she's stresing you out that much, don't bring her with you or talk about wedding details with her. If she asks anything, say you're still deciding. Bring a bunch of positive people with you to see your dress and ignore her
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  • Naikesha
    Super September 2020
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    Maggie

    I'm sorry you are going through this and your mom will miss out on the experience how about talking to your future Mother-in law about it? or you can always come talk to your E-friends (lol) we are all here going through similar things and are here to support (well some of us)

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