Debi, to answer your question, the daughter did not tell her mother until she came into town. For those of you that want to know why I don't just stack the cake like the original order and what they paid for. The MOB requested that the cake be packed up seperately because one, she saw no need to accent the cake since there were going to be no guests to see it, secondly they will all have a piece of cake at the MIL's if it doesn't get thrown at her. They will each take a box and leave the MIL's as soon as they have a slice. They are all leaving town quickly. Go figure. I am just doing as requested, as crazy as it is. They didn't want to take the time to take the cake apart., I'll have to put this one in my book of nightmares. Thanks for everyone input.

Well wouldn't you like to be a fly on that wall? I think it's very nice of you to be so understanding.

Are the bride and groom very young?

Ohhh, I thought since the wedding was going forward that the animousity had been resolved. But I have to say, I like how the MOB thinks. All these problems going on, and she makes sure they can grab the cake and run!

Oh boy it just keeps getting worse and worse. The stories these people will be telling.

if I were you, I would double check with the bride about this arrangement- if she is the one who placed the order.