Hi brides! My mum has said she will help out with the wedding, and her...

Honestly, I just asked my dad outright. I explained that we were trying to budget and asked him if he had thought about a budget. I also gave him a get out by saying that if he has decided that he can't afford anything that's honestly okay, I'd just rather know now so I can plan for it. Good luck! x

Hi Amy I agree with Toni, me and my Fiance are on a very tight budget as I am out of work now, my parents are pensioners so money is tight. All the best:)

Hi Amy, have a sit down with your mum with a cuppa and say to her you want to start planning but would really like to know how much you have to spend so you can start planning your budget properly. xx

My mum and his mum have contributed never asked how much i worked out our budget and payed for stuff and they have gave me the money back which means more towards our honeymoon

Budget for what you can afford and use hers at the end or for one thing in particular, the more she contributes, the more she will have a right to an opinion on what you decide to choose

I like Claire's idea but you can just let her know you need to work things out in the nicest way possible. :)

Just be honest she's your Mum

I would sit down with your mum and discuss ideas, and ask her how much she wants to contribute so you can budget good luck xx