We are wondering how far the parents of the bride and groom should be involved in the planning of the wedding. What do you think?
CommentAuthorNaseba
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CommentAuthorlaurabrown83
It depends on your family i suppose: how much they are contributing to the cost, how well u get on with them and how much of a control freak u are lol!! Theres no set rule, different for every family
CommentAuthorSweetyPie
It is a difficult question. I'd suggest trying to keep definate boundaries or make it understood you only want help/advise when you ask. Being tactful and understanding when you're trying to keep yourself and everyone else happy, can it be done? I know my parents would organise everything and just let me turn up on the day if I let them, Bless them. xXx
CommentAuthorKaya
Our parents aren't helping with the planning so much, but both parents are contributing financially, and his mum is making our invites. My mum helped me chose my dress x
you can have them as involved as you like. mine are quite involved in making things for the wedding but not so involved in the decision making part
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CommentAuthorrebeccalou21
my parents are contributing quite a lot financially towards the big day however my mum is trying to make herself very involved in planning and is looking at things more than me. I'm finding it really difficult because every time I see something I like and am excited about telling her she has already looked it up. I know she is trying to help and she is excited too but I would prefer her to wait for me to ask her something as I only get to do this once. makes it a bit more difficult too as we have different taste so when i say i don't like something I think she takes it the wrong way.
CommentAuthorjoey86
We're going alone with the wedding planning and financing. My OH has a slightly strained relationship with his parents (has its good and bad days...) and my parents are not into the whole wedding planning thing (they got married four weeks after getting engaged - my mum got flowers for her wedding on the day and almost gave the florist a heart attack - she only wanted a small bunch!).
But we're cool with that - I think it depends on you how much you want your parents involved!
CommentAuthorRachie :D
My parents are contributing alot and his parents are paying for a few things too but they understand its our day - Mum thankfully understands my vision so we're all good. My Dad reckons as long as me and Rich are happy then its all good lol
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CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
I think they should go as far as you want them to help. I think they are more than welcome to suggest ideas but nothing should be pushed on anyone and they should be there to support the bride and groom no matter their personal ideas.
CommentAuthorLaticschick Holland
think it depends, my dad is just keep me calm and making sure i don't panic. my mum is helping with everything else, advice, decorations, flowers, hair (anything girly) his mum and dad aren't really helping, they are giving money towards but id rather just work with my mum as its easier for me
CommentAuthoralmostmrswood
Yeah it depends on alot of things. My FIL2b is paying for all the meals at the reception which is a massive chunk. They're interested in what we're planning but not very involved with it. They like the location we chose and they like the colours we're having so that's the main things.
My mum can be a bit of a control freak and I'm the first one on my side to get married, she's going into overdrive! My sister is fending her off a bit though. Going to a wedding fayre with her this weekend so maybe interestng. Love her to bits but sometimes I just want to tell her to zip it!
CommentAuthorpennieb-MrsRiley
As much or as little as you want them to be involved. My mum upset me by not showing any interest when I first started talking about the wedding, but I spoke to her about it and she will be as involved as I want her to be now :)
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