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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bless your heart! [/quote]

Indeed.

Yes, upscale Southerners are beautiful, cultured, and educated. Children are raised with manners, style, and charm. Boys look you in the eye when they shake your hand and girls know to compliment the hostess on her home decor. Mothers dress very well and coordinate the clothing of the entire family. Beachy brands like Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, etc. They take professional family portraits for their holiday cards. Monogrammed stationery and hand-written thank you notes. [/quote]

Be sure that your daughter is willing to do these things and buy in. She will represent her husband and his family and they wont take kindly to someone who doesn't tow the line. [/quote]

Very true. Make sure she gets along with future MIL who can guide her through the unseen cultural expectations - especially when planning the wedding. Perhaps a copy of Miss Manners for guidance - for you or your daughter?

How did she meet him? Did she go to a Southern university?[/quote]

Also, she will be lowest man on the totem pole for awhile. Southern families are traditionally very matriarchal. Fathers impart when they feel like it but mothers drive the train on most things. Mom will be regarded first. Southern boys are typically mommas boys and she will be 2nd. Ive lived in MS and NC and saw this a LOT. You can do things your way in your own home as long as it doesnt directly go against her MIL and if it does, isnt publicly known/available. [/quote]

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