Wedding: he wants, she wants not....

this is a first for me... the groom cares about the pics more than the bride...

Groom and I started discussing their wedding a few weeks ago... then the 3 of us met, and the meeting pretty much ended with the bride not interesting in spending anything for photography, says she just can't spend that kind of money...
the groom contacts me later... he really wants pics, so he's asked me to shoot his and groomsmen's morning preparations and formals - just the boys...

we agree to something small... toss a few ideas, and we're all set for next summer

or so I thought...

now the groom's mother is getting involved... she understands that the bride might not see a photographer as part of her budget, and she's willing to help - I thought great!
But the bride doesn't want the handout, and is refusing... I guess a bride and her in-law clashing isn't a first...

so of course, the groom and his mom want to sign me to a contract, regardless of what she says...
and she says I or no other photographer will be allowed at her wedding....

so as of right now, I'm not shooting anything that day, but I've asked the groom to work his future wife over... if he rolls over now, god help him!

anyone ever have a bride that acted like a 3 year old to have things her way?

id let this one go... i see NO good coming from this.

I agree, you sure you want to get in the middle of this...sounds like a bridezilla..

Let it go for sure!!! If she's being a 3 year old, she won't be worth the time. If the groom gives in, he's a push over and doomed. LOL. Sorry but learning to draw lines is the hardest part. I've had to do that several times. She'll regret it later.

damn... if I am the groom I will let her go too for sure

Run, Run, Run the other way and the groom should too!!!!

an episode of bridezilla?

I see a divorce in their future!

I agree with everyone else, it's not worth the time, even IF she finally agrees, I can see her kicking up on the day, or not buying photos anyway.