DH and I didn't have a wedding. We eloped with the promise of having a reception a year or two later. Time passed, so now the wedding reception will now be an anniversary party. 

The date we picked for the party will be a couple of days after our actual anniversary. No biggie. We want everyone to eat, drink and dance until they can't dance anymore. We went to see a place over the weekend. Both DH and I loved it. We made a deposit. 

Now let's go back a few weeks. DH went to visit his parents and told his mom this summer we will be having an anniversary party.( Side bar: we got married the same month DH's parents did, but with weeks apart.) DH'S mom told him we should have our anniversary party on her anniversary. Which falls on a Saturday this year. When DH intially told me I took it as a joke.

Sunday DH calls his mom and they are talking and he mentions we put a deposit on the place/venue. She asked DH are we having it on her anniversary. DH told her no. 

I guess it's all about her and not me. I remember years ago when we were planning our elopement he did mention the day his parents got married. I have no problem with the same month, but I certainly do not want to share an anniversary date with his mom and dad. 

Can you imagine what my anniversary party would be like if I did have it on their anniversary?