I know that my mother-in-law to be would really love to have something to do/ plan. We don't live close enough to her at the moment to include her in day-to-day wedding related stuff but we try to keep her updated on what we're up to. Has anyone else given their nearly- mother- in -law a job? I'd love some inspiration about how I can involve her. Thanks xxxx
CommentAuthortpinkb
My mil2b isnt really bothered as we dont really get along :-( but ur really lucky she wants to b a part of ur special day :-) my h2b nan on the other hand i see as my mil and shes helping with alot of bits. Mayb as she doesnt live close by you could invite her to urs for the day or call and talk tell her things u need to do and ask if mayb she wants to help with any of it. Just asking her for input will make her feel involed. :-D xx
CommentAuthorKaya
My mil2b made our invites :-)
Now Mrs Cobb!!!!!! :-D
CommentAuthormegs
we've been bringing my mil2b with us to some venue viewings..she lives about an hour from us so we dont get to see her alot as we're busy with owrk and kids, which i feel awful about because she's so lovely. she's very much into her crafts so we're thinking of asking her to maybe make our flower arrangements etc..but i know she appreciates coming to all the viewings. she gets to feel a little included and its nice for me too as my mum lives the other end of the country..maybe you could ask her for help with flowers or favours...something that has a personal touch to it so it feels special for you all xxx (it is hard though!!)
CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
My MIL2B lives about 150 miles away, so similar to you, I think. I'm going to the National Wedding show in B'ham on 5 March with my SIL2B and now her daughter too (found out this morning)! I'm going to ask MIL2B to make some necklaces - one each for the BM's - as she enjoys doing that and apparently is pretty good! Also going to ask her to make our smallest BM's dress as it's her grandaughter and she she's her quite a bit as they live close to each other, so should be easy for her to get measurements etc. I was worried they wouldn't feel included, but I think doing something like going to a wedding show is nice - if nothing else, an excuse to be ladies what lunch! x
I'm going to invite my mil2b, mum and stepmum to come along with me when i go shopping for my dress. I don't know whether you already have yours? But if not I'm sure she would be honoured. I want to keep my bridesmaids involved and once I have officially asked them, I thought of keeping them involved with a newsletter that I will email them with any ideas I have. I also want their input with regards to the dress they wear, so it is in their interest to email me photos of any dresses, shoes and accessories they want me to consider.
I love my lickle Ava
CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
My MIL came with me to see my dress and we also took them went we went venue hunting. We always tell them updates and try to keep them up to date with everything. They don't have to have a job as such to be involved with your wedding.
CommentAuthorMagicFairies
Thanks everyone, those are some great ideas:) She lives about 250 miles away so too far to pop around for tea and wedding related chat, but i might get her onto looking at bridesmaid dress ideas or go dress shopping with her nearer the time. I might investigate the possibility of getting her involved with some of our wedding DIY-ing i like your idea with the necklaces Heather. We're doing our own invites already which i'm using to keep H2B amused (conditioning him against complaining of boredom!) Great ideas though! I'm feeling more positive about it already :) xxx
CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
Glad to hear it x
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CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
If she lives that far away you could still chat to her over the phone about things and ask her for ideas etc. If she has the internet even better as you can send her links to things and ask her what she thinks etc. Just asking her opinion on things will make her feel like she is involved.
CommentAuthortpinkb
U may have already done so but it would b nice to ask her to mayb come to urs on the morning of the wedding to help get ready and with any last minute things. :-D xx
