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Planning your
wedding is a
difficult and
stressful
task, and
dealing
with
difficult
future in-
laws doesn’t
really make it
any easier.
your way
anyway.
Some in-laws can
be demanding when
it comes to guest lists,
flowers, décor and even food,
mainly because they probably
helped pay for your big day.
One important key
leading to your big day is
communication.
Here are four tips to help you
deal with those difficult future
in-laws in a drama free way:
1. Hear them out:
Every in-law, especially the
future mother-in-law, is going
to want to drive the planning
in their own direction. Allow
them to say what they want,
and then go ahead and do it
2. Be
patient:
Future
in-laws
are going
to try to
‘meddle’
in the
arrangements
and demand
certain things
be done their way.
But it’s your day, not
theirs. Regardless of
what you say
or do, everyone is going to
give his or her opinion.
It’s up to you whether you are
going to allow it to upset you,
or choose to ignore it.
3. Give them an active role in
the planning:
Avoid the family drama and
decide what role each in-law
may play in your wedding
planning. Something simple,
like deciding the seating
arrangements or sending
out the invitation, can help
them feel like they played an
integral part in your special
day.
4. Compromise… slightly:
This is your day, and no-
one is going to spoil it
for you. But sometimes
it’s a good thing to hear
someone else’s point of view
when it comes to the flowers
and décor. Hear what their
ideas are, and perhaps play
around with it. Often, one
can come to an arrangement
which suits all parties
involved without causing
drama and family feuds before
the big day.
Remember, this is your day
and you are allowed to stand
up and speak up if you do not
agree with decisions made
regarding the wedding.