Better then Favors?

She1, I'm experiencing similar woes with my FI. He's in mortage, and as we all know, the industry is currently not so strong. I'm very resourceful and very practical so the budget is always on my mind. He really doesn't have to worry about it, but he seems to have the need to constantly remind me. This aggitates me because it sucks the fun and excitement right out of it for me.

She1, being an artist, you see your vision. Others typically have a difficult time imagining your idea into reality. Tone down on sharing your ideas verbally and instead do it with "proto-types" or mock-ups. Just like your situation with your invites...your Mom probably couldn't picture what you had created in your mind. Just follow through with your ideas, and I'm sure you Mom and more importantly your FI will love them!!! Don't get discouraged. I deal with this too.

Thank you all so much for your kind words and support. It may seem silly, but really this web site is whats keeping me sane right now. I feel like I have no one to talk to about things, except you guys....My mom and I are very close ,but like you said nicknack, she doesn't understand what I'm trying to do... I had a talk with my mom yesterday after she called me up to say what an "impossible bitch" I’ve turned into... when I’ve told her several times "if I can't find what I want at an affordable price I'll pick something else". All I want to do is see if I can manage to get the look I want without breaking the bank. So I spend a lot of time researching and trying to get inspiration. Is this being impossible? All I'm trying to do is get the look for half the price...I keep telling my mom I don't want them spending so much money on our wedding. They gave us the down payment for our house 3 years ago and now this....it's too much. They aren't in the best financial state right now, but every time I come up with an idea to save them money and get what I want, she yells at me WTF!! I'm the one dealing with everything anyway; all I ask is for little support.

As for my FI, he's always imposable about everything until it's done, then he has a good time. So I'm not telling him anything anymore...even if he asks. He can just show up.

I'm so tired of fighting for no reason. From now on, I keep everything to myself.

Thanks again ladies =)