When it comes time to plan your wedding every friend and family member will feel compelled to share their ideas. Some you’ll like, some you won’t, and that’s fine. But it’s a completely different story once your mother-in-law gets involved.
If you’re lucky, you’ll have a mother-in-law that you know well and love. Or you might just be getting to know her for the first time. No matter where your relationship is already at by the time you start planning, she’ll probably have a lot of advice on how to best plan your special day. No doubt she means well, but as many have experienced while planning their own wedding with their mother-in-law, your spouse’s well-intentioned mother could quickly turn into a monster-in-law. Here are a few tips on how to best manage a difficult mother-in-law and keep the peace.
Stay Patient

If things are already bad, or before it gets there, remind yourself to stay patient. A lot of people don’t share the same vision as their mother-in-law. She might have some pretty crazy ideas as far as the details go, from the reception hall to the guest list or even your dress. No matter what opinion she shares with you, remain patient, stay calm, do not freak out! While most people are quite forgiving of a stressed out bride, she might not be so forgetful. The last thing you will want to do is upset her over something little and have to face a grudge down the line. So just remember to breathe.
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