matai - I would feel honored if my daughter wanted me to sew her wedding gown. I think this wedding means alot to her and she's making sure that it is all about family ties. Wedding or no wedding - its up to the bride. I'm sure she will be beautiful!

The rest of us endure and cater to her 'fancies'.

I'm pretty sure that when the time arrives, my own daughter will want all the trimmings and then some. I'm actually dreading the day. My best hope is that it will be a small family affair with only the immediate family. I doubt that what I want will influence her in any way at all. Its her day.