I posted about this before in snarky brides but I really do not know what to do at this point. We are having a themed wedding and suggested (explained that ANYTHING the guests wear is absolutely perfectly fine with us as we realize times are tough and people are facing financial strain so for all we care people are more than welcome to come in a t-shirt and jeans) that if our guests wanted to participate they could by purchasing CHEAP costumes from places like party city/spirit halloween. Well my parents, both my mother and stepfather have insisted in being in the procession with us even though we are by no means doing a traditional wedding. We finally gave in and decided to do the typical walk down the isle in order to make them happy. I explained to my parents though that if they absolutely needed to be on the stage with my fiance and I, I'd like them to be in costume. Last April I bought my mother a dress that matched our theme for almost 300 dollars (She insisted on this dress I did not suggest it!). Well she agreed to it until I put down the money and then returned the dress. I begged her for the last 5 months to find a different outfit and I'd pay whatever the cost. Now that we're down to the wire and I have 4 weeks until the wedding she is calling and insisting that I buy not only her outfit but my sisters and stepfathers as well. I explained that since I am paying for the entire wedding I cannot afford to buy her another dress for 300 on top of paying for my sisters outfit and my stepfathers and that at this point we'd be fine with them wearing whatever is available in their closet. My mother is relentless though and is not only insisting we buy them coordinating themed outfits but they cannot be "too cheap or a silly halloween costume!" she is demanding that my fiance and I purchase a high-quality costume for her, my sister, and my stepfather and has sent us links that total up to 500+ dollars...She has thrown a complete hissy-fit and has left numerous voicemails that she will not come to our wedding unless we meet her demands... I want my mother there but at this point I feel like I am having to literally PAY for their attendence..