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Whose wedding is it anyway?! (long sorry)

I was talking to my mother yesterday and she told me she couldn't text  me yesterday cause she was driving. I asked her where she went (polite conversation) she wouldn't tell me because she said it was for me. I thought it was about the bridal shower so I just said whatever. Later I found out that she went to David's Bridal alterations department about my dress. Before this story goes any further my dress is David's Bridal style # L9486. (go ahead and look I'll wait) I had my first fitting on 3/14, my mom and stepmother went with me. I added a lot of things to it (my way of making it my own). Well fiance told me that if I show an excessive amount of "the girls" he will say no. Well him being 6'2" he would see more than others so I decided just to please him I would add a piece of fabric in the middle. The alterations lady (Yelena) was very nice. She put up with me which means a lot. She found the pink fabric that I was adding elsewhere to the dress through it there I didn't like it. So we added white fabric and this little design thing and it was perfect. I loved it, the moms liked it. Well afterward when I had gone to the bathroom at Panera Bread (right next to DB) my mom had gone back to ask if she could switch that piece out with something else. They said yes. So my stepmother and my mom had this plan to switch out the piece that we all agreed was fine. I am just wondering if I over reacted when my mom told me. Now I am a person that respects my parents and really doesn't say anything mean. I didn't yell at my mom at all. When I got off the phone though I was fuming. I paid for that dress and I paid for the alterations. Fiance and I are paying for the entire wedding. When I asked them to pay for my nephews tux rentals they flipped out on me saying they couldn't do it. Do I have every right to be pissed that they would try to change something on MY wedding dress without even telling me? (The only reason I found out is because stepmother did something to mom and mom was venting and ranting!)
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Re: Whose wedding is it anyway?! (long sorry)

  • You paid!  It is your dress.
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  • I hope you called David's Bridal and told them not to change that piece.

    You're paying. They don't get any say on anything you are doing, especially your dress!

    I'd be flipping out if my dad went and tried to change something on my dress. So no, you aren't overreacting.
  • You aren't overreacting at all.  Is your mom normally like this? 
  • You are perfectly right to be pissed!  I would be so pissed! 
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  • I wouldn't even bother dealing with mom - just call David's bridal, have them change it back, and have them make a note that only you are permitted to make changes.
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  • I agree with the others. It's your dress (you're paying for it and you're wearing it!) so you do what makes you happy and comfortable with it. Call DB, which shouldn't have agreed to any changes without your consent, and have them do it the way you wanted.
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    That's nuts!  Agree with PPs, you're not overreacting.  I'm shocked that DB would go with what your mom asked them to do.
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  • You definitely aren't over-reacting - I would be livid if my mom had anything changed on my dress without my consent.

    I also wanted to add that your dress is very pretty!
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  • You need to call DB right away and make it very clear that they are only to listen to you about your dress.  If they've already made changes, tell them you expect them to change it back to the originally agreed upon look at no additional charge since it's their mistake for listening to anyone else. 

    And let your moms know in no uncertain terms that it's not okay for them to be meddling in your affairs like this.  Honestly, I'd go as far as to say "if you can't respect my decisions, then I won't be able to include you in any of the planning.  I'm sorry if you don't like that, but I don't like you going behind my back and changing my plans."
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  • I'm on the fence about this one.  You do have a right to be pissed, but at the same time, I wasn't there for your conversation.  You said the piece was one y'all had also liked... was the reason you didn't get it because it was more expensive?  Then perhaps they thought they were doing something nice to help you get that piece.... sort of like a chipping in for an upgrade?  If that's the case, their hearts were in the right place, but they still should've checked with you before making changes. (or at least David's should've.)  Perhaps a gentle but firm talk w/ both "moms" about not making changes on major things before checking with you would be a good idea.

  • That sucks. I hope its not to late to have it reversed if the work is already done. I don't think you are overreacting. She should have never done that in a million years. Is your Mom very controlling? She kinda sounds like my Mom. I would definitely have a talk with her about it and tell her how you feel and where you stand. Tell her that if something like that happens again, you won't involove her in any more of the planning or whatever. I hope you get it straightened out.
  • That's completely out of line to make changes to your dress without telling you, even if you weren't paying for it. For the future I would tell David's Bridal that YOU AND YOU ALONE can make changes to the dress and you will hold them responsible if they don't. I would get something in writing. If your mom already went behind your back I wouldn't put it past her to do it again.
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  • I voted the wrong way too. I think you have every right to be upset, I know I would!
  • Considering how many wedding dresses there are out in the world with very deep cut necklines and how many are designed to show off a considerable amount of the bride's boobs I can understand why your fiance didn't want you to pick a design like that.  Cheers to modesty!
  • I agree. My FI wanted to dress shop with me and I wouldn't allow it. His two requests were bright white and a modest neckline. I was happy to meet his requests.
  • You are paying for everything and its YOUR wedding, not theirs. If they want to change something, then they should have a renewal of vows or get remarried or something.
  • In response to linneke's comment

    That was the part that I was most concerned about too... was he joking?? I mean I am all for modesty when it comes to wedding attire, but if my Fiance said that to me I wouldn't find it very funny... you don't play around with the "I Dos"
  • This is your wedding and the dress that you will be wearing, not to mention that you are the one paying for it!  I would call DB and have them change it to what you want and make sure they know not to make any other changes to the dress unless it comes straight from you.

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  • Haha, my fiance is a huge fan of plunging necklines.  And although Im sure he'd never admit it, he would probably be uncomfortable with one too low during our church ceremony.  I don't think your FI asking for a bit of modesty in the chest factor is bad.  Perhaps it was just the way you worded it in your OP.  But if it makes both you and your fiance happy, there is nothing wrong with it :)

    And I definitely agree with all the pp....make sure to talk to your mom and stepmom and let them know that this is NOT cool. 
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  • I pick my battles very well. I was able to curve the entire idea away from them. Talked to DB's without raising my voice (a lot). I don't like screaming unless I have to. In this case I didn't have to.
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  • Umm, No way. You have every right to be upset, especially if you are paying for it. However, if I was in your situation, I would have thrown a huge fit-I do not think that unauthorized changes to your daughters dress is acceptable
  • Even if you hadn't paid for it, you still have the right to be upset! It is your dress, your day and your wedding. That is horrible, I would be fuming as well.
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  • Your mother sounds absolutley crazy for this little stunt.

    Even if she was paying for the dress, she wouldn't have a right to alter anything.  It's your dress no matter who is paying for it.

    Makes my mom seem like an angel right now.
  • Sorry, voted wrong! You are not overreacting!
  • Whoops. I voted the wrong way.  I'd be super pissed if I were you.  The question is, why did they feel the need to go behind your back? did they think you wouldn't notice changes at your next fitting?? 
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_wedding-anyway-long-sorry?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:9a80009d-3f95-4369-85ff-fb9bb1d4086aPost:7e2f97d5-91cc-4772-b4aa-2b6c97b3a56a">Re: Whose wedding is it anyway?! (long sorry)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I wouldn't even bother dealing with mom - just call David's bridal, have them change it back, and have them make a note that only you are permitted to make changes.
    Posted by noonescookie[/QUOTE]
    This.  I would be livid.  And probably stop letting them come see wedding stuff.  That's really underhanded.
  • not that i think you need to cover up because your FI says so which i wouldn't be doing, but i would be pissed as fck at your mom! did you call the store & tell them what happened & to put it back in? i don't see how they let her have any say though they knew you bought the dress & they shouldn't have done that. you need to call them back & make up a code word that only you & they know so no one can mess with it. a lot of people do that with all of their vendors. i would be fing furious & i would definitely tell her so. why did they do that anyway? & why do all these moms think they have any say? esp when she's not even paying for anything! ugh drives me insane
  • You're not overreacting a bit. It's your dress, your wedding and your mother isn't chipping in at the least. You have all rights to be upset. She's in the wrong.
  • Sorry watching TV when I voted.. I was thinking "YES you should be pissed" and didnt really read the question

    your money your vote.. plus you are the one wearing it.  I would be upset even if my parents were paying for the wedding-

    PS- I like you future hubby's request- shows he has good character!!
  • I don't think its concerning that her FI wants her to wear a modest dress. My FI HATES halter tops (he told me that he thinks they look like bathing suits...which I totally don't get...hahah) and asked for me to not wear one. He has had very few requests for the wedding, so I was definitely willing to accomodate this one! My FI and I joke about saying "no" all the time (we have been together for almost eight years and would NEVER actually do this!) and I'm guessing that is what their conversation was like.

    Oh! and I would be SOO pissed. You have every right to be angry. If you are paying it is your decision. End of story. Good luck! Hope things get resolved with you and between the moms! :)
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