OH. MY. WORD.
So, my FMIL and I have had our spats in the past. She didn't like me at all, and is only just starting to warm up to me. I still haven't entirely forgiven her for getting drunk, calling my mom, and telling her I'm a whore. So there's already plenty of tension there.
When it comes to wedding stuff, we totally disagree. I want a small, intimate wedding with only close family and friends. She wants a 350-guest blowout with everyone she's ever met. She offered to pay for the rehearsal dinner, but only if her entire extended family (over 40 additional people) could be invited. I declined.
This year, they've decided to reinstate the family tradition of going to the beach over the summer. FMIL and FFIL decided that the week of July 4th would be best for everyone (probably true) and started looking for cottages. I told her repeatedly that because of our jobs, FI and I would not be able to come for the whole week.
Today she sent out an email to the whole family stating that 1) a bedroom was reserved for FH and I for the week, and 2) everyone has to pay $980 for their room, including $500 due in January.
For FI and I, $1000 is a lot of money. We're already stretching our budget thin to pay for our wedding, and we also have a honeymoon to take this year. Where does this woman get off deciding how and when we will spend our money???
I am furious.