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B9exchange Sat 13-Jul-19 14:03:03

My youngest son had both front teeth smashed to bits in the week before his brother's wedding in a hocky stick accident. At the same time my daughter had a miscarriage and the finding of an ovarian cyst. Our thoughts were not on the wedding photos to be honest, but the photographer drew in some teeth on DS's photos, so if you husband hasn't got any dentures, then the photographer could do the same? grin

SalsaQueen Sat 13-Jul-19 14:00:21

I think she's a cheeky sod!

Luckygirl Sat 13-Jul-19 13:54:57

As Mumsnet would say - she is a CF!!!

Weddings have become so much about show rather than about real people, with all their foibles and failings.

Honestly I would just ignore her - I know you have got to get on with her into the future, but she really is out of order here. She is just concerned about the wedding photos rather than people's feelings. I wish you every luck in getting on with this little madam! I think you are going to need it!!!

lemongrove Sat 13-Jul-19 13:51:22

Agree with dentures but not the weight loss, unless he himself wants to lose weight.
Very insensitive of your DIL though.
Did she really think he would turn up toothless to a weddding?

MiniMoon Sat 13-Jul-19 13:47:29

I assume that she knows about the cancer treatment and hip replacement. Therefore she should be aware of the reasons for his weight gain.
It is insensitive of her to suggest losing weight after all he's had to contend with.

SueH49 Sat 13-Jul-19 13:44:57

I agree with saying he should wear dentures assuming the option is to go toothless but as for losing weight unfortunately it is not that simple and quite rude for your DiL to be to suggest it IMO. I wouldn't be offended though as that would give your DiL reason the think she can call the shots.

tanith Sat 13-Jul-19 13:40:00

I'd say I'd be offended none of her business to comment on your husbands appearance blooming cheek.

Sara65 Sat 13-Jul-19 13:39:44

A friend of mines future mother in law, bought her father a packet of Cigarettes, because she didn’t want him smoking roll ups at the wedding!

Ignore it, it’s rude!

Lilylavender Sat 13-Jul-19 13:36:04

My future daughter in law is saying my hubby should wear dentures and lose weight for the wedding. He put weight on as he had cancer treatment and another hip replacement recently and finding it hard to lose weight atm. I understand why she is saying it not sure if its my son saying it well but knowing my DIL probably not. Her own step dad has long hair and I think he looks scruffy but not said anything
Would anyone else be slightly offended or am I being too sensitive?