A bride-to-be is facing a dilemma over whether to allow her stepson to display a PowerPoint project in honor of his deceased mom at her wedding. The stepson, who is very emotional, has already prepared the project and is insistent on displaying it. While the bride feels sympathy for him, she is worried that it will take away from the wedding and confuse guests.
Her fiancé is torn between respecting his son’s wishes and trying to avoid conflict with his future wife. As tensions mount, the bride wonders if she is being unfair to her stepson and if there is a way to compromise.
Read the full story to find out if she is the a**hole for refusing to let her stepson display the PowerPoint project.
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Stepmom refuses stepson’s PowerPoint tribute at wedding for deceased mom
A stepmother has refused to allow her stepson to display a PowerPoint tribute to his late mother at their upcoming wedding. The stepson, who lost his mother to cancer, had prepared the project to honor his mom, but his stepmother argued that it would take away from the wedding and confuse guests.
The stepson’s father supports his son’s wish, but the stepmother remains firm in her refusal, causing tension in the family. Despite insisting that her refusal has nothing to do with negative feelings toward the deceased mother, the stepmother is being accused of being unfair to her stepson. The family dynamic is further complicated by the stepson’s emotional sensitivity, which the stepmother finds difficult to handle.
The situation has left the family feeling overwhelmed and at odds with each other. What should be a joyous occasion has turned into a source of conflict. In the comments and reactions section, people are divided on who is in the right and how the situation should be handled.
Some empathize with the stepson and feel that his tribute should be allowed, while others believe that the wedding should focus solely on the couple. What do you think? Share your thoughts below.
Suggest a memorial service for the stepson’s mom instead of playing the slideshow at the wedding.

Commenters agree that a PowerPoint presentation about deceased mom at a wedding is distasteful and uncomfortable

Offer to host a memorial in the near future

Stepson’s PowerPoint project for dead mom’s honor overshadows wedding – NTA.
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Deceased mom’s PowerPoint at wedding inappropriate. Postpone wedding. NTA.

NTA. Fiancé’s request shows lack of respect for you & family. Walk out if disrespected.

Comment suggests couples counseling before wedding due to red flags.

NTA. The display could make the wedding about the deceased mother.

Wedding is about happiness not rehashing sorrow ❤️

Honoring deceased mom at wedding – NTA suggests a chair suffices

Suggesting an alternative occasion might be helpful

Supportive comments for OP’s decision to decline stepson’s request.

No PowerPoint at YOUR wedding! NTA for standing firm
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Setting boundaries with stepson’s emotional manipulation
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A wedding is a celebration, not a memorial

Offering a seat or a photo is enough. NTA

Honoring the deceased is important, but not at your expense. NTA

Guests uncomfortable with stepson’s PowerPoint at wedding – NTA

Stepson wants to honor his deceased mom at the wedding

Grief can be tough, but this PowerPoint at a wedding?

Respectful NTA stepmom suggests alternative celebration for touching tribute

Politely refusing stepson’s request to display project at wedding – NTA

Stepson’s request to display project at wedding raises concerns- NTA.

New stepmom refuses stepson’s PowerPoint tribute at wedding – NTA.

Offering alternative ways to honor deceased mom at wedding – NTA.

Son’s tribute to deceased mom at wedding – NTA’s decision

Avoiding awkwardness, NTA refuses stepson’s PowerPoint tribute at wedding

Respectful NTA stepmom refuses son’s tribute at her wedding ✨

Deceased mom’s tribute at wedding: Stepson’s request vs. etiquette. NTA.

Respectful step-parent sets boundaries with step-son’s tribute at wedding

Wedding PowerPoint? Definitely NTA in this situation.

Agree. Deceased wife’s tribute doesn’t belong in your wedding ❌

Offering a seat in memory is enough. NTA.

Not replacing his mom. Counseling may help him understand appropriateness.

Politely declining personal PowerPoint requests at events is reasonable ♀️

Saying no to displaying PowerPoint at wedding – NTA agrees ♀️
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Stand your ground! NTA. It’s your special day

Wedding drama: NTA prioritizes own happiness over stepson’s tribute

Offering a seat is reasonable, but wedding shouldn’t be a reminder

Honoring deceased mom at wedding – NTA’s chair suggestion rejected.

Honor your stepson’s request, but not during the wedding

Respectful NTA declines stepson’s odd PowerPoint request at wedding
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Respecting the sanctity of a wedding – NTA for refusing

Stepson and fiance prioritizing deceased mom’s project over your wedding – NTA

Suggest a remembrance day instead of displaying PowerPoint at wedding

Weddings are for celebrating, not for PowerPoint presentations. #NTA

Suggest honoring stepson’s mom with a picture and rose instead ❤️

Wedding not about stepson’s deceased mom. NTA for refusing

Setting boundaries for deceased mother at wedding – NTA

Wedding industry expert agrees PowerPoint is over the top

Stepson’s wedding slideshow at your wedding? NTA for refusing.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for refusing this request.

Wedding is about you, not stepson’s deceased mom. Reasonable compromise.

Bride-to-be stands up for herself against stepson’s wedding request

Your wedding, your rules. A few photos are enough

Suggest therapist-mediated conversation before wedding to address emotions.

Fiancé should have set boundaries earlier – potential for future conflict

NTA. That is a strange request.
