Mom Steals Wedding Dress, Gets Banned from Daughter’s House

Weddings can bring out the best and the worst in people, and this story is no exception. Our bride-to-be is planning a low-budget wedding with her fiancé, and her mother-in-law graciously offered her own beautiful wedding dress from a previous marriage. The bride is thrilled, but her mom? Not so much. She believes the dress carries bad energy from the failed marriage and goes to extreme lengths to prevent her daughter from wearing it.

Bride-to-Be’s Dilemma

A Generous Offer

The Dress’s History

A Perfect Fit

Mom’s Superstitious Objection

Name-Calling Ensues

Standing Her Ground

The Dress Theft

An Ultimatum

Mom’s Apology

The Future

To Ban or Not to Ban?

So, our bride-to-be is left with a dilemma: should she maintain the ban on her mom, or is she being too harsh? Her mom did apologize and return the dress, but the theft has left a lasting impact. The bride’s mom argues that if they have kids in the future, it wouldn’t be fair to keep her banned and pleads for understanding during these ‘growing pains.’ What do you think? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…

Stand your ground and protect your wedding day!

Trust is earned, not given. Lifetime ban may be harsh.

Mother steals wedding dress, daughter bans her from house. NTA.

Daughter’s mom steals wedding dress and gets banned from house

Choose your own dress, NTA. MIL can’t be trusted

Daughter takes strict measures after mom steals wedding dress

Teen defends her choice to marry young, NTA

Setting boundaries with mom who stole wedding dress. NTA

Teenage shoplifting fantasies and NTA support for wedding dress theft

Mother’s actions show bad judgement and impulsivity. NTA.

Mom steals wedding dress, gets banned from daughter’s house. NTA.

Daughter sets boundaries and suggests therapy for mom’s theft

Daughter’s mom steals wedding dress, gets banned from house

MIL disapproves of wedding but gives dress. NTA for setting boundaries

Supportive comment with cautionary advice for future wedding planning

Mom steals wedding dress, causes drama, gets banned from daughter’s house

Daughter’s MIL gave her wedding dress, mom takes it. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family is important for healthy relationships

Superstitions should not dictate your wedding, NTA.

NTA commenter empathizes with OP, suggests setting boundaries with mom.

Mom steals wedding dress and gets banned from daughter’s house

Establishing boundaries with pushy mom, NTA needs to follow through

Mother steals wedding dress, daughter threatens legal action. NTA.

Mother steals wedding dress, commenter supports OP’s actions. NTA

NTA commenter warns of potential future boundary violations with mother

Curiosity about the mother’s motive sparks discussion.

Transitioning from parent of a kid to parent of an adult

Protecting your home from a thief: NTA

Calling out an older person’s theft and supporting the OP. NTA

Mom stole wedding dress, returned it to avoid charges. NTA.

A cultural clash on wedding dress blessing

Overbearing parents still trying to control adult children’s lives

Daughter stands up to entitled mom, gets banned instead. NTA

Mother steals wedding dress, tries to ruin relationship with MIL. NTA.

MIL is supportive, mom steals dress, bad energy all around

Suggests a probationary period for mother’s ban with consequences.

NTA commenter advises OP to protect themselves from toxic mother.

Daughter’s mom steals wedding dress, gets banned from house

Setting boundaries with mom stealing wedding dress. Stay strong!

NTA bride’s mom stole her wedding dress

Daughter sets boundaries with mom after wedding dress theft

Wedding dress thief mom causing drama at the wedding?

User sympathizes with OP’s situation and advises counseling for family.

Daughter’s mom steals wedding dress over ‘psychic energy’

Protect your space: Setting boundaries with toxic family members

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary.

Wedding dress drama ends with sage and a shrug

Using a second-hand dress is smart and practical. NTA

Daughter defends herself against mom’s petty wedding dress theft.

Wedding boundaries set: NTA advises low/no contact if needed

Mother steals wedding dress, gets banned from daughter’s house. NTA.

Forgiving mom for stealing wedding dress but setting boundaries.

Mother’s entitlement and superstition knows no bounds

Mom steals wedding dress, gets banned. Comments speculate custody battle.

Mother steals wedding dress, daughter questions relationship. NTA.

Daughter defends not wearing mom’s stolen dress at wedding. NTA.

Wedding dress drama ends with a clever and sassy response

Mom steals wedding dress, daughter says NTA, consequences needed

Daughter stands up for herself against mom’s superstitions. NTA

Daughter bans mom from house after wedding dress theft

Mom steals wedding dress, gets banned from daughter’s house

Redditors discuss if the daughter’s reaction was justified

Setting boundaries with family is crucial for a healthy relationship

Setting boundaries with immature mother, NTA

NTA, but mom crossed the line stealing wedding dress

Change locks and block her! No contact for 6 months

Understanding the tradition behind mom’s actions and anxiety.

Setting boundaries with family is important for self-respect

NTA stands firm on banning mom from house for stealing dress

Daughter stands up against thief mom, chooses not to invite.

Daughter may forgive mom, but trust will take time

Mother steals wedding dress, gets banned, and is now unstable. NTA.

Sitcom-worthy moment: Daughter bans mom for stealing wedding dress

Mom steals wedding dress, daughter not the a**hole for being upset.

User agrees with OP and shares personal superstitions