October 2012 Weddings

I want to scream at my FSIL

So way back when we were looking at invitations and wordings I asked FMIL (and kind of FSIL) what they thought. FI's father passed away several years ago. The wording we had (and went with) was that my parent's were inviting (they're hosting) guests to the wedding of me to FI "son of FI's mom and late father".  When I asked FMIL she said she would prefer either including her late husband or having no parents names at all. My parents said they'd prefer having their names included on the invitation, hence we included FI's late father. 

FSIL just txted me asking why her father's name was on the invitation and why ask their opinion if "I was just going to do what I wanted". I checked with FI several times on if he was okay with the invitations and he said yes. According to FSIL I'm supposed to leave their dad completely out of the wedding. I've asked FI what he wants EVERY f-ing step of the way, especially concerning his dad. She wasn't the only one to lose her father. According to her though, if he doesn't have an opinion he's supposed to check with his family. She's acting like I'm a bridezilla (something I've tried VERY hard NOT to be) and that the whole wedding is about me. It's not all about me, it's just not all about her.

FI is at work for all this so I've been C&Ping the whole convo into a txt with him. I'm shaking I'm so pissed off. Oh and can I add...IT's my F-ING BIRTHDAY
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Re: I want to scream at my FSIL

  • First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  It is definitely not too early for a birthday cupcake or glass of wine.

    I'm sorry your FSIL is being such a turd, but she did lose her father.  I'm sure seeing his name on an invitation brought back difficult and sad memories for her.  It sounds like you tried to do everything right - asked FMIL what she wants, asked your parents what they want, and talked to your FI through the entire thing.  There's really nothing you can do at this point other than have your FI talk to his sister (in a calm manner) and explain why their late father is on the invitation.  I wouldn't text the FSIL back, just let your FI deal with it when he is done with work.  

    The invitations can't be changed now, so try to let it roll off your back (I know it's hard when someone is angrily texting you). *Hugs* and try to have a good day. 
  • First of all happy brithday! Hope it gets better from here

    I agree with PP, try to let it go. As someone who lost my mom I didn't really like that my brother and SIL included her name on the invitation but my father INSISTED. I only managed to get out of it since FI's parents are divorced, FFIL is remarried and FMIL is engaged and now my father is remarried so it would be just WAY too many names. So we went with "together with their families" instead.

    Chin up, you're not a bridezilla it's probably just a sensitive subject for your FSIL. 
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  • Thanks for the birthday wishes. FI called me on his lunch break and calmed me down (and told me I'm not allowed to cry when he's not here). He assured me that he has been consulted to his satisfaction on his opinion for everything and that his sister has just not really accepted that their father is gone. The poor guy probably didn't get anything to eat on his lunch hour b/c after talking to me he was going to call her. 

    I'm just glad the whole of my side of the txt convo with his sister consisted of explaining what his mom had said and pointing out that I had asked FI what he wanted for everything. I didn't include things I really really wanted to say b/c they wouldn't have helped much. They would have just made things worse. 

    Okay, I need to get out of here so I probably won't be on til later tonight. Thanks again for the birthday wishes and cheering me up. This really is the best board.
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  • I know you are heading out and I am behind but I still want to wish you a Happy Birthday! I hope the day is a celebration, and maybe a break from the stress wedding planning can sometimes bring!
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  • Maybe I'm being rude here, but my fiance's dad has passed away too and I asked my fiance how he wanted his dad to be mentioned.  I also consulted with his mom.  I did not ask his sister's opinion.  Frankly if you're doing things the way he and his mom would like things, that is all that matters.  You can't please everyone.  I understand it's probably a very sensitive subject for her, but you did what was right in this situation.  Just try to let it roll off your back.  PS HAPPPPPY BIRTHDAY!  Sounds like you've got a really good guy.  :)  Enjoy that today!
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  • I totally agree with PP on this.
    You can't please everyone, but it sounds like you pleased the most important person in this. That's what counts.

    Happy Birthday!!
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  • Oh no!! Well first Happy Birthday!!!!! And second, it's your wedding and your fiance's wedding.. not your wedding and your FSIL's wedding.. it should be up to you and FI if you include his late father on the invites, and if FI wanted to do so she should respect that! 
    I hope you guys can work it out! :( 

    Have a great day!
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