“I do” but how I say

Ashley • 36; #ivfsuccess 💙💓

Scenario..

Bride’s mom is so excited her daughter is getting married. Gifts her $15k towards the wedding.

Couple decides to get married at the court house. Mom is not happy with the plan and wants her $15k

Question is..when you give a gift, can you dictate what someone does with it?

(Was on a radio station this morning)