Dear Prudence video: Unwelcome bridal heirloom.

Help! My Future Mother-in-Law Wants Me to Wear a Huge, Ugly Necklace at My Wedding.

Help! My Future Mother-in-Law Wants Me to Wear a Huge, Ugly Necklace at My Wedding.

Advice on manners and morals.
July 31 2013 11:59 AM

Dear Prudence: Unwelcome Bridal Heirloom

My future mother-in-law wants me to wear a giant necklace at my wedding. Can I say no?

In this week's video, Prudie counsels a bride on the politics of wearing unwanted jewelry passed down from her mother in-law.

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