Couple wants to resist Mom's church marketing
This sort of madness is what separates the brides from the Bridezillas.
Here is a polite (albeit passive) way of calling them on it: "Hi, this is embarrassing to bring up, but I can't help but notice that I am the only family member not to have any role in your wedding ceremony. I'm not asking for a specific role, but I'm worried that I might have done something to offend or upset you. I introduced you two, and I'm very happy about your future. I hope you both feel you can be honest with me."
No drunken retaliation toasts, please.
Dear Amy: "Frustrated" shared her heartbreaking ordeal of having her (currently sober) heroin-addicted daughter living with her and her husband -- possibly for the rest of their lives.
You suggested that they might be able to renovate their house inexpensively in order to give everyone some privacy. Dang! I thought this was both practical and possible. I didn't expect it.
-- A Fan
Dear Fan: Breaking up spaces can sometimes help to keep relationships intact.
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