The not-so fine line between gift and paid access to executive life decision-making is where this future mother-in-law feels most at home. So what if it’ll cost her $25K?

Wedding gifts should come with strings attached, but when your fiancé’s mother is a puppet master like this woman, you’re better of with no gifts at all. Because what will get you more in ‘I do’ mood than negotiating with your soon-to-be family over how many strangers get to watch you kiss.