When two people from widely different backgrounds fall in love, navigating their worlds can be stressful. Meghan, a young woman about to be married, finds herself in such a scenario.
She was concerned that her fiancé’s less fortunate family would not fit into the wedding she had planned. In an attempt to fix this, she devised a solution that, regrettably, worsened the situation. Here’s her story.
My fiancé’s family and mine are polar opposites. Don’t get me wrong, I love them but they are so different from the people I was surrounded by growing up. My dad is a renowned doctor, so I had a refined lifestyle, while my fiancé Rob grew up underprivileged.
Our wedding is coming soon, and it will have important guests from my side of the family.
So, I made four guidelines for my fiance’s family to ensure the big day goes smoothly.
As my mother-in-law read them, she turned pale. The next day, she called, saying that they will not attend her son’s wedding under these conditions.
These were the 4 guidelines that were solely for the guests invited from my fiancé’s side:
1. Guests need to kindly send me photos of the dresses and suits chosen for the occasion a week before the big day to ensure they meet the standards of the event.
2. Rather than gifts below $200, we prefer no gifts at all.
3. Guests should kindly refrain from arriving in their old cars. I suggest renting newer cars for the big day, and I am willing to contribute to the expenses if needed.
4. Lastly, a personal note to my dear mother-in-law: please refrain from wearing the blue satin dress you’ve selected for the occasion as it may not align with the desired standard. Instead, I have personally chosen a beautiful dress for you, tailored to suit the occasion perfectly.
Were my rules insulting? My whole purpose was to make my big day idyllic, just the way I envisioned it since I was a little girl.
