In another wedding story, the monster in law was jealous of all the attention the bride was getting. So she tried to upstage the bride by wearing an overly extravagant dress. But the bride and groom were so in love and focused on each other that they didn't let it ruin their special day.
One story could be that the monster in law tried to take over the wedding planning completely. She insisted on a gaudy color scheme that the couple didn't like at all. But in the end, the couple managed to compromise a bit and include some of her ideas to keep the peace.
One horror story is when the mother - in - law constantly criticized every little thing the new bride did. From the way she cooked to how she decorated the house. It made the bride feel like she could never do anything right and created a very tense and unhappy home environment.
I heard a story where the monster in law wanted to invite all of her friends and relatives, which was way more than the couple could afford. There was a huge argument about the guest list. Eventually, they worked out a deal where the couple would pay for a certain number and the monster in law would pay for the extra guests she wanted. It was a very tense situation but it worked out in the end.
One horror story is when the in - laws took over the entire wedding planning without consulting the couple. They chose a hideous venue, a tacky color scheme, and an awful menu. The couple felt like they had no say in their own wedding day.
One monster in law story I know is about a woman who constantly criticized her daughter - in - law's cooking. No matter what was made, she would find faults. For example, if it was a simple pasta dish, she would say it was too saucy or not saucy enough. It made the daughter - in - law feel really bad and stressed every time she had to cook for the family.
A common one is in - laws trying to control the guest list. They add people the couple doesn't want, which can cause overcrowding and extra costs.
One horror story could be when the mother - in - law completely took over the wedding planning without consulting the couple. She chose a hideous color scheme that the couple hated but felt pressured to accept. It made the whole wedding look like it was her day, not the couple's.
I heard of a mother - in - law who decided to change the venue a week before the wedding. The couple had everything planned around the original venue, and this last - minute change was a nightmare. They had to rush to inform all the guests, and some things like the decorations didn't fit the new place at all.
In many monster in law stories, a sense of entitlement is present. The mother - in - law feels entitled to have a say in every aspect of the couple's life. She might think that because she raised her son, she has the right to decide how he lives his married life. Another common theme is creating conflict. By constantly causing trouble, either through words or actions, the mother - in - law stirs up problems in the relationship between the son and daughter - in - law. This can range from small disagreements to full - blown family feuds.
One wedding horror story is when the bride's dress caught on fire during the reception. She was standing too close to a candle centerpiece and suddenly, the lace trim went up in flames. Everyone panicked and it took a while to put it out. Thankfully, she wasn't seriously hurt but the dress was ruined.
One common element is over - interference. The mother - in - law often gets involved in the couple's affairs way too much, like in decisions about having children or how to manage finances.