Work together on your wedding plans including your Shower. Did any MOB's feel they wanted to take care of certain things by themselves, just because it's their honor as a MOB to do so, or did they collaborate with MOG? I did Debi's Shower by myself. It was kinda my joy and honor as her Mom to do it, but families are different, so I would like to hear how your Moms handled things. Also, what about engagement parties? How was the planning handled by the Moms? Mary MOB
AllyDrew1108
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I am a very controlling freakish person. Ha ha. I helped my mom pick a place out here near where I live. My parents are paying for it and my FMIL just told me she'd like to make chocolate lollipops and maybe do the wishing well. We'll see. My FMIL is very traditional and believes the shower is not her responsibility. I'm slightly bummed because she always said she'd throw us an engagement party but never even gave us a card I was a bit surprised about that. Oh well.
FutureMrsCarrieri
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Unfortunately FMIL has not helped with anything. Thank God for my mother, who picked up the slack without complaint.
I'm disappointed and a little hurt by FMIL's indifference
donnasmom
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Girls, I very much appreciate the wide array of responses to how things have been done. I will be thinking about all these things. My assumption was that MOG's are not that involved with the Bride's planning, such as in choosing the wedding gown. Debi and I were the only ones who went shopping for her gown, and I cherished that day!! A special Mother Daughter Day!!! How does a Mom switch gears to not feeling her space is being invaded, if another Daughter chooses to invite other people?? Mary MOB
JoesFutureWife
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Hmm good question.... My mom consulted my MIL on the date of my shower (my mom picked one out asked her if it was good for her). But my mom planned my shower with my sisters. As for the engagement party because my parents gave it to us we mainly consulted with my parents about it but we did involve MIL in some different aspects such as color schemes and obviously guests lists and seating for engagement party, shower and wedding. My mom came gown shopping with me but we brought mil to help us choose between the two gowns i was stuck between. And finally mil came to bridal showcases and such.
