How to win over your future mother-in-law

You may have been to Thanksgiving dinner at your future in-laws’ house five consecutive years, and entertained them more than once in your own home, but working side-by-side with your future mother-in-law on your wedding will be a bonding experience unlike any other. Let’s call it “bonding bootcamp.” This is not for the faint of heart. A few words to the wise: make yourself available to help your in-laws with anything they might need, but always check in with your bride before making any major plans or changes to the wedding itself. Remember, your future mom-in-law is there to help/dive your bride crazy. At the end of the day, it’s just you and your missus. Always be respectful and supportive of your bride and her mother will take note. Finally, there will be long wind-up to the wedding and the “w” word will dominate many conversations over the course of up to a year and a half, so try to check in with