I think I just made MIL2B's day

[Laurie]

Al's mum is lovely, very mum-sy which I'm not used to, but I find it very sweet.

I suspected she must be feeling quite left out of all the wedding planning malarky (not knowing that this is my third time!) and I know she wants to help and be involved.

Although she does have a daughter, I can't see Helen ever getting married as she doesn't agree with or understand the concept of marriage. Even if she did, I can't see her going for the whole 'romance' and 'ceremony' of a wedding. I can just imagine her turning round one day saying that she'd just got married somewhere, or going off to Vegas or abroad or something to do it.

So... when Al's folks popped over today with the hen weekend deposit I decided to show her the stuff for the tables decs, the favours, the mens ties and the stationery etc describing our ideas. She really liked it all and offered to help in any way she could, bless her, plus I know she'd really enjoy it.

Then, I thought, 'sod it' and showed her my tiara and she loved it. On the spur of the moment, I made a decision, and went on to tell her that I'd ordered my wedding outfit from a dressmaker in Liverpool... and here comes the biggie... I invited her to come to my fitting with me in January seeing as my mum won't be there. She was really touched and her eyes went all glazed over

I then carried on with 'the tour' and told her how I'd been scouring the net for a guest book and had finally found one. I told her the story of how it was only available in the US and that a friend on here was helping me out. She was clearly in full wedding mode by now because when the picture of the guest book finally loaded she said "oh that's just perfect, it ties in brilliantly".

So there we go, how to endear yourself to the future mother-in-law and it made me feel good too. And Al's happy because I'm making the effort with his mum so it's smiles all round

Lauz
x

[claireg]

Awwww well done Lauz.

[Ang]

That's lovely that is Laurie. Well done to you for making her feel part of it all.

Ang xxx

[Jacqui]

Perhaps it is my hormones but you have brought tears to my eyes! I bet it means so much to Al's mum that he is marrying someone that is thoughtful, that has included her in the prep and then, the biggest thing of all, invited her to the fitting.

I know I would love this if I had a son, regardless of how many daughters I may have. Isn't it great you have such a great relationship with her!

[vickilewis]

awwwwwwww thats lovely. bless her being all excited and into it!!

[KarenE]

What a lovely thing to do

[Lady Rools]

Laurie how lovely, I think it's special that you cherish her. I would love to have the opportunity with my MIL, whats great is that you really appreciate her.

You made my eyes wet

[Teresa]

Thats lovely Laurie. Pauls mum got involved in some arts of our wedding and she was really touched as Pauls sister didn't let her do much when she got married. Pauls mum did all our table decorations for us.

[Libby]

That is really lovely of you to do that...she sounds as though she is so touched to be involved with your special day.

Libby

Thats really lovely Lauz

x

[Mrs F]

Awww i wish that i had a MIL2B like yours. I brought her with me to my dress fitting as my Mum couldnt be there ( cos i dont speak to her) and she ruined it for me by demanding that we have 2 receptions as she doesnt want to go to Dublin for it.

[Laurie]

Well I was absolutely spot on.

Al's mum asked to speak to me on the phone last night, and she warned me she was going to get upset. She then went on to tell me how touched and honoured she was about being invited to the fitting and how much it means to her. She had trouble choking back the tears, bless her.

Awwww

[Kezzer]

Awww that's lovely Bless her!

I'm nearly bawling here! Soo nice xx