WOW! my mom is going to drive me insane before next august! I have a question for all of you... our wedding is in the cape, which means EVERY SINGLE one of our guests are "out of towners". my mom is insisting on inviting my whole family to the rehersal and dinner because they aren't "from there". I do NOT want everyone at the rehersal, afterall why dont we just get married then if everyone will be there!? My dad and I say bridal party, and immediate family (sisters and grandparents). My FMIL is giving us X amount of money for the dinner and told us to do with it as we want, and if there is extra put it towards something else, which is GREAT! and another reason the dinner should be kept low, so perhaps my FI and I can splurge a little where we werent going to... AGGGGHHHH! hahaah has anyone else been in this boat, and how do i tell MY mom to take a chill pill! (PS she also wants to get everyone a hotel/motel room too! SHE IS INSANE!!!!!)