| On your Big Day Congrats
In my country, whoever pays the cost, is the boss. Thus if you are the one paying for the expenses, forget about hurt feelings and do as you please. This is your day. However, if the in-laws are covering the charges; help them to understand that you have compromised by not having the wedding in a chapel, or seek someone who would be willing to rec'v a small stipen from you and have your wedding at that location and your reception at its location.
When someone else is paying, many feel that they are the ultimate authority, reason with her, if it helps...take your mother-in-law back down memory lane, discover how her wedding was handled which should shed some insight on why she is behaving in such a way.
It would be nice if one who handles the financial aspect allocates portions, thus giving you liberty to stay within the guidelines. |