Picture this: a loving mother, dreaming of the day she gets to walk her daughter down the aisle, has always cherished their bond over weddings. The mother even promised her daughter her own wedding dress when she was just thirteen. Fast forward to today, and the daughter’s style has evolved to be more masculine, and she wants to alter the dress to fit her style. The mother is torn between keeping her promise and preserving the sentimental value of the dress. What a rollercoaster of emotions, right? Let’s dive into this story and see how it unfolds…
Wedding Dreams and a Mother’s Love
A Special Bond Over Weddings
The Promise of a Dress
Changing Styles and Identity
A Mother’s Support ❤️
Wedding Contributions
A Sudden Twist
Change of Heart
An Alternative Offer
Silent Treatment
The Dilemma: Dress or No Dress?
Wedding Dress Drama: A Mother’s Dilemma
Our loving mother finds herself in a pickle when her daughter, who’s about to get married, wants to significantly alter the wedding dress she promised her years ago. The daughter’s style has changed, and she now wants to wear a suit, with the dress’s bodice as a top. At first, the mother agrees, but then has second thoughts, fearing the dress would be ruined. She offers her daughter’s girlfriend the chance to wear the dress instead, but that doesn’t go over well either. Now, the daughter is giving her the silent treatment, and the mother is left wondering if she’s in the wrong for wanting to preserve the dress’s sentimental value. Let’s see what people have to say about this emotional situation…
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Daughter stood up for herself against sexist dress codes. YTA.
Debate over dress ownership and preserving memories. NAH.
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It’s just a dress, not worth damaging a relationship
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Who gets to keep the wedding dress? ♀️
Let your daughter wear the dress how she wants! Soft YTA
Mother’s broken promise of wedding dress to daughter causes conflict. YTA
Mother prioritizes dress over daughter’s happiness? NTA but heartless
Creative suggestion to repurpose mother’s dress for daughter’s wedding
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Don’t just tolerate, support unconditionally! ♀️ YTA IMO
Mother criticized for denying daughter’s dream dress based on masculinity
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NTA if dress was to be kept as a keepsake, YTA if not
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NTA, but consider repurposing the dress for a new journey
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Mother criticized for attitude towards daughter’s wedding choices
Mother and daughter should visit a tailor together for compromise
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YTA for denying your daughter’s dream wedding dress.
YTA but a soft one. It’s just fabric and lace
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Mother’s refusal to let daughter wear a suit. YTA.
Supportive comment advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion at weddings.
Daughter’s wedding dress dilemma sparks NTA judgement
Mother defends her decision to deny daughter’s wedding dress request.
Mother criticized for denying daughter’s dream wedding dress.
Mother offered dress, but refuses to let daughter alter it. YTA.
A thoughtful reply suggests a possible solution for the dress dilemma.
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Harsh judgement on mother for denying daughter’s wedding dress choice.
A thought-provoking comment about the value of letting go
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Mother criticized for denying daughter’s dream wedding dress.
Mother’s refusal to let daughter wear suit reflects deeper issue
Consider your reasoning for not lending the dress and communicate clearly.
Bridal consultant explains how brides alter dresses; verdict: YTA
Mother insists daughter wear old dress, YTA for not compromising.
Keeping the dress feels petty, but it’s OP’s choice.
Mother clings to wedding dress over daughter’s wishes. Soft YTA.
Mother criticized for not supporting daughter’s dress choice. YTA
Let go of the dress and make someone else’s day!
Wedding compromise: Can daughter wear something of dad’s or mom’s?
Resourceful suggestion for wedding suit from commenter.
Mother has the right to keep the dress, daughter should wear what she feels comfortable in.
User calls out mother’s selfishness in wedding dress dispute.
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Mother criticized for denying daughter’s dress choice: YTA ♀️
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Mom gets called out for being unsupportive of daughter’s wedding dress
Let her wear the dress, mom. YTA
Mother gets called out for being controlling over daughter’s dress
Mother refused daughter’s dream wedding dress: YTA. Prioritizing possessions over love.
Daughter should be able to modify her own dress. YTA.
Mother refuses to alter wedding dress for daughter’s suit; suggestions made ❤️
Suggesting late husband’s suit as a more appropriate option
Mother wants to control daughter’s wedding dress? YTA
A heartfelt suggestion to honor tradition and mend the relationship ❤️
Last Updated on March 7, 2024 by Diply Social Team
