How to Include Your Mother-In-Law in the Wedding Planning

There are many things that will change after your wedding day, from a new name, new home, new roommate - and new family. This can be a wonderful addition, and sometimes it can be a challenging one, but sometimes your new in-laws just want to feel involved. One of your new family members has the worst reputation of all, and that's your soon to be mother in law. The woman who raised your dream guy or girl is now giving them away, and for many mother's, especially of the groom, this can be a hard transition, and even harder if your daughter in law doesn't like you.

As you're planning your wedding, don't forget that this is a day she's been dreaming of as well, and would probably love to be involved in. Here are a few ways to really incorporate your mother in law in the planning of your Colorado Springs wedding.

Ask Her About Wedding Traditions

Wedding traditions can be a great way to connect with your mother in law. Every family has different things they may do at a wedding, from wearing an heirloom ring for your something old, to perfomorming a fun old camp chant before partaking of a meal. You never know what they are until you ask, and we're pretty sure if you ask her, she'll be glad to tell you all about them. While you don't have to use the traditions she shares with you, it could be a greatw way to bond with your new family, and if it's a tradition there will probably be other members of the family that appreciate it as well.

Bring Her Along

If you'll be going to a cake tasting or gown fitting, bring your soon to be mother in law along! It can be a great bonding experience for the two of you. While you don't want to take away from memories being made with your own mother, you're now making memories with two mothers, so it can be fun to have her along. You could also go shopping with her for her dress for the wedding. If you have specific colors in mind, you can tell her, but it could be fun to let her pick out her own style so she shows up feeling beautiful and comfortable.

Set Aside Some Girl Time

Aside from making sure to include your mother in law in your wedding planning, one of the most important things you can do is invest in quality time with her. Your mother in law is probably going through just as many emotions as you are, and some could even be related to insecurity in her relationship with you. Give her some reassurance and include her, but also nurture that relationship!

Celebrate Mother-In-Law Day

At the Historic Pinecrest, we love to help you celebrate your wedding, but even more so, your family! Our wedding venue is a beautiful place to say your "I Do's" and also start a new relationship with new family that will be apart of your new life together. Do your family members need a place to stay during the wedding? We provide the Pinecrest Lodge which can hold up to twenty guests for your wedding in Colorado Springs. Let us help you host a dream wedding in our Colorado Springs wedding venue, visit our website to learn more about how you can secure your date.

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Palmer Lake, CO 80133

www.PinecrestEventCenter.com

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