My mom is super excited that her dress is in. The shop we bought it at came highly recommended as they sold my MOH her wedding dress. They have just been weird with my mom. And me, when I have called. Still, tomorrow we get to see the dress on her and go for alterations this weekend!
On another note, my mom has a big family, my dad is an only child. My mom's side is the only extended family I actually have and we live across the country from them. I invited my aunts and uncles and a few cousins, but no one is coming. It all ties into one aunt passing away earlier this year and another dying of cancer probably by the end of this year. My whole family is grieving, and my mom too, as this is her youngest and oldest sisters being affected. It boils down to her being angry that this is a big day for our family and they have never (and I do mean never) come to visit us here. We always flew to see them as kids and even when I was working part time, at minimum wage, I managed to visit multiple times as a young adult. I am hurt, but trying to be mature, amid my frustration that the "bride's side" will be quite a bit smaller than I ever envisioned. I'm not sure what to say when my family calls or contacts me to say "don't be mad". I kind of want to say, "how can I not be? I lost/ am losing an aunt too. It's my freaking wedding!" Anyone have any advice on this, I would so appreciate some carefully crafted words to not get myself in trouble.
I hope no one commences to calling me a selfish B, as I am just disappointed in life this year (besides my wedding). Am so, so glad to be marrying a man who holds me through my sad times this year though.