When Nicole started planning her wedding, her mom was eager to help, seeing it as a chance to create something beautiful. But when Nicole gently asked for space, her mom respected her wishes.
However, on the big day, Nicole’s mom showed up in a full wedding dress, claiming she had been invited to join the celebration. Nicole’s shock turned to anger when she learned that Peter’s ex, Miranda, had meddled with the wedding plans.
When Peter proposed, I had promised to keep things stress-free. I hadn’t dreamed much about weddings growing up—just knew I wanted cupcakes at the reception.
My mom, who never had a wedding herself, was thrilled to help with the planning. She and her long-term partner, Anthony, had love but no ceremony, so she dived into my plans, sometimes a little too eagerly.
After gently asking her to step back, she understood my need to lead. On the wedding morning, I felt the familiar nervous excitement—but nothing prepared me for what I found.
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