I welcomed my son’s fiancée, Ella, into our family because he loves her. But she’s crass, disrespectful, and nowhere near our standards. Her family? Even worse – totally embarrassing.

The wedding is a grand affair, and I want everyone to actually enjoy it. So, I sent Ella a quick email with three basic requests.

The very next day, she stormed in and screamed, “If you dare show up, there will be no wedding!” Can you believe that? All I did was share some sensible rules to keep things under control. Here’s what I said:

History of inappropriate behavior makes them a threat to everyone’s enjoyment and safety. They simply can’t be trusted at an event like this.

Honestly, I was just being a protective mother, trying to make sure my son’s wedding didn’t become a laughingstock. Was I really out of line for setting these boundaries…