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Momzilla

I need a little help. I am the only daughter, my mom has started a fight with one of my bridesmaid about her giving opinions. She doesnt want her to overwhelm me with a bunch of stuff. My mom has made it a big point im HER daughter (and basically shes always right or the boss). I am stressed out and I still have little over a yr to go till the wedding. How do I nicely get my mom to understand she is stressing me out and she isnt the boss and doesnt dictate everything. Shes my mom and I love her but she can be a control freak and I think everyone feels like there on thin ice around her. Help?

Re: Momzilla

  • Well, here's the first question many people are going to ask - Who is paying for the wedding?  Is it you and your FI or is it your mom?

    If it's your mom - then she has a say in what her money goes towards.  Many will suggest to not take

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  • As far as your BM goes, I'd tell your mom that you value your friends opinions and that she needs to leave your friends alone. 

     If your mom is paying, she does get a day in decisions, but she does NOT have the <span class="Apple-s

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