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Help daughter marrying saturday

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Help big wedding and I can't cope anymore. the doctor has given me chill pills but not working.

I don't know how i will cope with 250 people. i just want to cry all the time and disapare untill its over. but i know i cant brake my daughters heart.

help please
Bett
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i need advice and help someone please
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I don't really have any good advice for you...sorry about that. But, I know you are strong enough to make it through the wedding. Try not to worry so much about it, you could be making a big deal out of it when it really is going to be a very happy day, especially for you and your daughter. Anyway, I just wanted to wish you good luck. I believe in you and I believe you will make it just fine.
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i'll try. first, maybe u need better chill pills.
2nd - you are not really expected to do anything but show up. so show up! and be there for your daughter. its her day, she is the one that will need to mix and mingle, and it is her bridesmaids job to handle any upsets that may occur, not yours. your job is to relax, where a pretty dress, and be proud.
Good luck, i know you can do it!!
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I think that it would be worth it to call your doctor and see if s/he can't give you something more effective, at least to get you through. Weddings are anxiety producing, I agree-- all those people and pictures! But, well, she's your daughter and you don't have many options here, and Saturday is coming soon. Are there people who will be there who are calming influences on you that you could maybe surround yourself with? If nothing else, keep in mind that it is just one day and will pass. Your daughter needs and wants you there.
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As the Mother of the Bride, you are allowed to be 'overcome by emotion' at your daughter's big day, so if you have an outburst or need some time alone no one will fault you. They will assume, correctly, that you are simply overwhelmed with emotion from the day.

However her wedding happens, it will be perfect because she'll be marrying her love. Nothing else matters as much as this.

Also, if you do feel the need to control the wedding somewhat- delegate to the bridesmaids- especially the Maid of Honor. This is part of her job and she agree to do it- so hold her to it :)

Don't forget you can take five whenever you need to- everyone will understand because this is a big day.
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