Re: Photographer Costs - who pays?
In life, SOMEONE will always be miserable. There will never be a wedding or any other family event where every-single-person is happy. All you need to do to keep the drama to a minimum is to get her to say “yes” to whatever stupid things the in-laws want for the wedding. As long as the in-laws are not being disrespectful or expecting things that your parents simply cannot provide…just let it go. If your mother bashes your in-laws to you…let her talk. Ever heard the phrase “in one ear and out the other”? Practice it. No reason for you to “mediate”. Get your mother to say yes to these stupid things and allow her to vent. When she’s venting/bashing your in-laws, simply stay silent or nod your head.