Moms and Maids

Bridesmaid problem:(

 I am pretty close to my soon to be mother in law and i would really like her to be a part of the wedding other than just being the mother of the groom, so in efforts to include her, i thought about making her one of my bridemaids; however, I have a mom and a step mom that I don't want to hurt their feelings in not making them my bridemaids. I wouldnt mind having my mother being a bridemaid but all 3 seems too much. Any suggestions?

Re: Bridesmaid problem:(

  • I wouldn't make my mother or FMIL a bridesmaid. I am very close to my mom and have a friendly relationship with my FMIL, but I still wouldn't. IMHO, bridemaids are there to help you relax and have fun. I would feel awkward if either mom or FMIL was at my bachelorette party.

    Maybe have her do a reading (poem or Scripture if you're religious) during the ceremony.

    In the end though it's your decision.
  • You could invite her along to shop for your dress, invite her to get ready with you the day of the wedding.
                       
  • I'm probably closer to my MIL than my own mom... and I still wouldn't make her a bridesmaid. It would just get akward. Plus I'm sure she wants to do the traditional MOG stuff with her son that day. Invite her to help choose your dress/invites/cake ect. Just include her in wedding planning, thats enough. I know most people were surprised at how much I included my MIL and she loved it. 
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  • Thanks so much for your help everyone!
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