[Sleepy]

We've involved our family and friends in the things we thought they might be able to help with: my mother found the hotel for us, my fiancée's mother is doing the dress and giving feedback on the bridesmaids outfits etc. Not one of them expected a religious wedding and tbh, knew the answer they'd have gotten if they suggested it.

[jackofalltrades]

Originally Posted by pwurple

What I would do, is try to find a compromise so that both parents and fiancée are happy with it.

I'm not a parent, but if I did have children and one of them got married when they were older, I can't imagine a situation where I wouldn't be happy with the wedding that they planned.

I'd see it as a celebration of the love people my child and someone else and would help if it was requested but keep my nose out otherwise. I just can't imagine being selfish to the point of letting what I want overrule the wishes of my grown children. I think it would be incredibly sad for them to have less than their perfect day because of my wishes.