Do we have to give out favors at the wedding? Our budget is really tight.
Favors are not required, and you may be doing your guests a favor by skipping them. Many of us have a drawer at home filled with little goodies we got at weddings that we feel guilty throwing out but that serve no identifiable purpose. It is enough to send guests home with fond memories of your wonderful day.
Obviously she has never heard the old adage that the job of the mother of the groom is to "show up, shut up, and wear beige." But you don't want to go to war with your future mother-in-law. Find out if she would be willing to wear a complementary shade--if she hates purple, she might prefer a soft rose, for example. If she remains obstinate, the dress isn't the issue. She can wear any color she wants. The focus will still be on the bride and groom.
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