So I just have to put this out there... Let me start by saying that I know it's 2012 and things aren't as traditional as they used to be, but when I started planning my wedding, I sort of assumed that I (the bride) would be footing the bill for the wedding and my groom's family would cover the rehersal dinner. That's how it's worked for both of my siblings' weddings (one sister/one brother)...
So with my budget, I figured 100 people and freaked out when my fiance's mother gave me her list going well over the number of people that I had figured. I took the list home and pondered how to address this issue. Armed with new numbers and a good argument in my head, I brought the sticky subject up with my future mother-in-law...
Her response? "I was planning on paying for all my guests, that's what Italians do"
Well, it darn near dropped me on the floor. Budget issue dismissed!
Has anyone else experienced this sort of sweet surprise?