Wedding Barf

BARF!

This is one blog’s advice to Mothers of the Bride.  Kinda harsh, don’t ya think?  “Never trust you again”?   Fast forward to the birth of her first grandson: “Can I hold him dear?” “No.  You chose a shitty cake for my wedding.  Beat it Mom“  The message to parents in wedding blogs seems to be “Pay for everything, say nothing”  Weddings in 2010 seem to be all about brides being able to execute their unique vision, forgo tradition, do it their way.  Why?  Why do they get to do that?  Why isn’t it about honoring your parents, those people who gave birth to you, raised you, taught you to love your fellow man?  Why isn’t there more focus on the joining of the two families?  Maybe the wedding food shouldn’t be about you showing off your vegetarian-locavore ways but instead, serving your Dad a big piece of Prime Rib because your Dad likes eating big pieces of Prime Rib. So they butt into everything and make suggestions you don’t agree with?  So what!  They’re your parents! In my experience, those things your family members do that drive you insane at the time, often turn into funny stories down the line.

Disclaimer:  I may have a slightly warped view on the whole “Parents being involved in the wedding” issue due to the fact that both of mine passed away long before I was engaged.  Or maybe I have an enlightened point of view due to that fact?  Time with your family is precious, don’t take it for granted.  Let your Mom pick out the stupid cake.