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- CommentAuthorbabybex
My in-laws don't have much money due to factors beyond their control (but thats another story) How when I eventually start planning my big day do I involve them even though they won't be paying towards the wedding? I would like them to have their say but I don't want them to feel like they have been excluded. :)
- CommentAuthorkimi1987
i thought this when me and my h2b started planning, because my mil2b hasnt got any daughters i took her wedding dress shopping with me and my mum so involved her that way as shes not going to get the chance to do it again and took her to see venues and things like that, i havent got to worry about fil2b as hes not that interested in the wedding (typical bloke) lol i involved her in the shopping around/ looking for things but none of the actual decision making. shes happy that i took her to see potential dresses. so as long as shes happyh2b's happy lol

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- CommentAuthorTinsel
I've just bumped a thread that had some ideas of how to keep costs lower x

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- CommentAuthorTinsel
To involve your in-laws, I'd take her shopping for your dress, but also when it's time to get her outfit, maybe look online for sales and 'accidentally' find a bargain so she feels under less pressure to buy a costly outfit.
Could they go to a tasting session with you? Perhaps they can help pick your cake design. What about FIL2B with the assistance of MIL2B helping H2B try on suits?

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- CommentAuthorbridalmiss
Yes we've had help along the way with major decisions such as dress shopping, cake designing, even just talking through my colour ideas, centrepieces and name cards! I think just being involved in the overall creativity side is appreciated mostly, and sharing your excitement!

- CommentAuthorbabybex
I think FIL2B wouldn't be too interested but I know MIL2B sees me as the daughter she never had so yeah could do those things (even if her taste is shocking, I'm sure I could coerce her into my way of thinking!!!) I'll have a look at the bumped post thanks Tinsel x
- CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
My FiL wasn't too intrested, but to try and involve MiL and the girls of the family, I paid for them to come to the National Wedding show in B'ham earlier in the year. Although we'd sorted all our suppliers and knew what we were having by that point, it was still nice to go all together and look at all the pretty things.
We asked Dave's niece to be out F/G and asked MiL to make her dress. We also asked her to make the BM's necklaces, as this is something she enjoys.

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- CommentAuthorEmmyR1984
I'll be taking my mil2b dress shopping to try and get her feeling involved :)

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- CommentAuthorloustew2012
i took mine to all the local wedding fayres, bridesmaids shopping and the venue. im also getting her to help with the decor but its all on the same level as my mum. the only thing shes not coming to is when its dealing with my wedding dress.
h2b sister has learning and behavioural disabilites and she feels its unlikely she will get to help plan a wedding which is why im involving her in it all.

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- CommentAuthorjo Santa
Like the other ladies say - get her opinion on dresses, food, decorations. If she's a bit handy, get her to help you decorate the hall - or like my mum is doing, taking up trousers etc. Ask her about lists for invitations from her family - and if spaces are limited, let her help you allocate which of her side are most important etc.

And don't talk about money if you can help it - or not where it's coming from anyrate.

I think it's lovely that you're including her like this.

If they do offer you anything, don't reject it or make them feel like you feel guilty taking it. Simply, keep your eye on them that they're not doing it and suffering themselves. If it looks like they've left themselves short, then approach it very tactfully.

Jo Santa