The relatives have already done it by snubbing the daughter. There are ways for the mom to say something politely to one member whom she can trust to convey the info to a few of the others. But there will be awkwardness with others who don't give a crap who they hurt as the family goes forward.
Weddings, big or small, should be a very meaningful event in the lives of families. Behavior around weddings can bless, or can hurt -- a lot.
A call or a card would have been nice. Geez.. There is much more to this story.
You know, I kind of think there may’ve been something else going on here. Seriously... out of the entire extended family (and maybe friends)...nobody sent a present?
Even in my wife’s large, totally dysfunctional extended family, my loving wife would’ve sent a gift. She’s just like that. (I’m a lucky guy). We would’ve discussed it, but a gift would’ve been sent. MY side of the family is either dead or democrats, and that hand grenade went off a long time ago. But still, even I would send a gift.
So, I have to ask, was there something else going on with the family in the article? Sounds like there may’ve been bad blood already.