Bride-to-be Uses Future Mother-in-Law’s Own Words Against Her

Meet our bride-to-be (28F) and her fiancé (28M), who have been together for 9 years. They got engaged in October 2019, and since then, her future mother-in-law (54F) has been a thorn in her side. The matriarch of the family has a history of excluding her from family events, and now, she wants to be part of the wedding dress shopping experience. But our bride-to-be has other plans.

The Matriarch’s History of Exclusion

Family Only Holidays

Engagement ≠ Family

Wedding Dress Shopping Plans ️

The Uninvited Guest

Turning the Tables

Mixed Reactions

Youngest Brother Disapproves

The Bride-to-be’s Reasoning

Edit: Past Holiday Struggles

Edit 2: Mother-in-Law’s Tactics

Rules for the Dress?

“Classy” Expectations

Fiancé Shuts Her Down

Matriarch Gets a Dose of Her Own Medicine

Our bride-to-be has had enough of her future mother-in-law’s exclusionary tactics. When the matriarch tries to invite herself to the wedding dress shopping, she’s met with her own words: “It’s for family only.” While some family members find it hilarious, others disapprove. Will the matriarch learn her lesson, or will she continue to meddle in the couple’s wedding plans? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Bride-to-be stands up to controlling MIL, earns NTA judgement

Bride-to-be expertly shuts down future MIL’s wedding dress demands

NTA for not inviting MIL to dress shopping. Commenters suspect MIL wants to control and manipulate son’s partner. Congrats on not falling for her bs

Fiance’s support is great, but what about 8 years of nonsense?

Bride-to-be stands up to future MIL, commenters support her.

Stand your ground! Future MIL needs to treat you better

Fiancé’s spinelessness causes family drama, commenters side with bride-to-be

Bride-to-be gets revenge on future MIL, Reddit approves

Bride-to-be gets support for dealing with difficult MIL

This commenter is an icon for supporting the bride-to-be.

Bride-to-be gets support from Fiance and BIL against MIL

Wedding planning drama: Future MIL not invited. NTA

Bride-to-be’s comeback to mother-in-law is hilarious

Future mother-in-law excluded from wedding plans, family time.

Bride-to-be shuts down future mother-in-law’s expectations

Setting boundaries with future mother-in-law. NTA wins.

NTA. Lesson on why to reevaluate attitude towards SOs.

OP’s petty revenge against future MIL is well-played! #NTA

Bride-to-be shuts down exclusion with future MIL’s own words

Bride-to-be shuts down toxic MIL with her own words

Enjoy the wedding prep with family

Sassy bride-to-be shuts down future MIL’s criticism

Breaking down the unrealistic expectations of family boundaries.

Setting boundaries with in-laws, NTA for excluding MIL

Suggests repairing relationships with future MIL, but acknowledges it’s not always worth it.

Empowering response to future mother-in-law’s controlling behavior

Bride-to-be shuts down future mother-in-law’s hypocrisy. NTA

Commenter deemed ‘NTA’ in bride-to-be’s family feud

Commenter finds bride’s revenge on mother-in-law funny

Bride-to-be shuts down MIL with a NTA clapback

Redditor stands up to future MIL, gets support from community

Bride-to-be stands up for herself against future mother-in-law

NTA and future planning for in-law conflicts ‍

Excluding partners from holidays is messed up. Dig your own hole

Bride-to-be stands up to future MIL’s exclusion, takes moral high ground

Establish boundaries with future mother-in-law before having kids

Wedding dress shopping without MIL. NTA wins.

A subreddit dedicated to nightmare mother-in-law stories

Navigating in-law relationships can be tough

Is the MIL overstepping? Commenters weigh in

Protecting a special moment from unwanted interference

Standing up to toxic in-laws. Poor FIL caught in middle.

Commenter finds bride-to-be’s response to MIL hilarious

No invite for future mother-in-law? NTA wins this round

Future mother-in-law’s hypocrisy exposed, NTA supported

Future mother-in-law excluded from dress shopping, NTA supported by fiance.

Bride-to-be shuts down future mother-in-law’s dress code demands.

Laughing at future mother-in-law’s words, NTA wins the day

Heartwarming reply to a supportive comment ❤

Cheers to being a Petty Betty on your big day!

Karma strikes: Bride-to-be shuts down future mother-in-law’s negativity.

Brother should take mom dress shopping to make her happy

Don’t let her guilt trip you, you’re NTA

Bride-to-be hilariously shuts down future mother-in-law’s criticism. NTA

Golden rule of treating others as you want to be treated.

Bride-to-be expertly shuts down exclusionary mother-in-law.

Setting boundaries early on can prevent future conflicts

Bride-to-be shuts down hypocritical future mother-in-law. NTA

Set boundaries respectfully. NTA

Little brother will learn the hard way NTA comment.

Bride-to-be gets revenge on future mother-in-law, deemed not the a**hole

Bride-to-be shuts down future mother-in-law. Not the a**hole.

Bride-to-be stands up to abusive FMIL, hopes for supportive fiance

Bride-to-be shuts down future mother-in-law’s request for dress shopping

Agreeing with the commenter’s NTA verdict

Sibling favoritism sparks conflict with future mother-in-law

Daughter-in-law stands up for herself. NTA wins!

Don’t let her ruin your moment! Stick to your guns

Bride-to-be stands up to future MIL’s years of hatefulness

Bride-to-be stands up to exclusionary future MIL

Youngest brother’s girlfriend excluded? NTA, but INFO needed.