I'm sad...

My mom just told me that she doesn't like Bridgeview Yacht Club. Since one of my cousins' got married at the Floral Terrace, my mom doesn't think that its good enough. This bothers me, because it's feels like its a competition thing.

I like BYC. It has a great waterview and they're renovating.

Try not to let her comments bother you. the most important thing is that you like it. It's your wedding after all! It's going to be so beautiful she'll eat her words!

oohh do not worry is what makes you happy !!!
my mom wants to also to pick everything herself but hey it's my day

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Posted by nan&dave

My mom just told me that she doesn't like Bridgeview Yacht Club. Since one of my cousins' got married at the Floral Terrace, my mom doesn't think that its good enough. This bothers me, because it's feels like its a competition thing.

I like BYC. It has a great waterview and they're renovating.

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Hey date twin I know how you're feeling. My mom has disagreed with me on a few things so far in this process. She didn't like my wedding dress. Imagine how that made me feel. Its frustrating b/c she makes me feel almost guilty and then I start questioning my taste. Hang in there.

I'm sure she will love it once she sees it.

I am sorry to hear this. I think weddings bring out the worst in family members sometimes. A wedding should NEVER be a competition. You picked BYC because it is a reflection of what you like. That's what counts. Your day will be great.

Isn't it horrible that people have to disappoint us as we are planning our weddings? I am so sorry your Mom upset you.
My favorite comment from my Mom when I had on my gown was 'It doesn't look very bridal'. Hello? It is a BRIDAL GOWN. She wanted a more traditional gown with the full skirt and long train but just not 'me'. It did really hurt though.

I have found out, the very hard way, the our family can be the MOST stressful in this entire process. Just ALWAYS keep in mind, this is YOUR wedding!!! It's SO important to remember that. My mom and stepdad loved Land's End (b/c my mom knows me very well and knows I am a casual, easy-going person who doesn't like a lot of 'froof')....however, my FMIL hated Land's End....it wasn't 'a wedding atmosphere' to her and if we were going to have a wedding there, there were certain things that SHE would change and do different. She was VERY judgemental and critical (complained the light switch was dirty and the handrail was not newly painted).....I mean, come on!!!

We just had to remind FMIL that this was OUR wedding and we didn't want excessive marble and glass, or 50 foot ceilings with expensive chandeliers. We wanted good food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere to fit OUR personalities. Once we 'reminded' her of this, she backed off a bit. Yes, it hurt that they (the parents) didn't all LOVE our place, but, hey, you really can't please everybody--and if you try to, you'll go nuts ---trust me!!!

That's exactly what I want. No offense to other brides, but I'm more of a simple bride and like all the little detail (rose petal cones, table cameras, etc.)

My mom would like you to have marble chairs if you could. Its just not me.

Thanks for all of your support. You don't know how much better you guys have made me felt.