I agree with you that many women go out of their way to exclude their FMIL's BUT from personal experience I must convey how many MIL's are way too pushy and forceful, even if they aren't meaning to be. I would have included my mother in law in planning and activities had I felt that she would tag along, smile and just enjoy the experience but I knew she would start being pushy and trying to influence things and stepping on my mom's toes. I have never had a friend invite a FMIL to look at dresses and find that kind of strange to be honest. I wanted that to be something very special between my mom and I and did not include sisters or friends either. Every bride is different. If I have a daughter I would not want a FMIL intruding on my experience with my daughter and if I have a son I would not want or expect to be included in the activities by the bride. We will grow closer as the years go on but I would not expect to force it in the beginning like that.

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