I think I would treat my Mother to at least two or three elegant dances (begs for talented musicians for backdrop) whereby I would have the opportunity to put forth a subtle sales pitch that in spite of her doubts, I was indeed, a true and wise young gentleman, not a complete idiot in my choice of women, had learned practically all I know about women from her, am perfectly in line with her philosophy on them (warning: don't credit her with your choice -- that will backfire on you mightily), will be willing to sleep on the couch on my honeymoon night if she thinks that's the wisest course, and reassure her that no matter who might come along, she's still number one in my book.
Note: this requires a level of deception that is in no way for the squeamish.
I hate to be the harbinger of bad news Bob, but there isn't a mom in the world who, after raising a hormone raging teenage boy, would ever believe that their son would sleep on the couch during his honeymoon if mom thought it best.
I have three boys. I had my wife read your post. The ambulance just arrived because she can't stop laughing, so I got worried and called 911. Hope she'll be alright.
Seriously though, all the other suggestions are top notch and will make visits from the parents so much easier once mom thinks she knows who the real female love of your life is. Are you listening, JSaad, this is really good stuff here.
Thanks for the advise but need not worry...
Ashley has a very good relationship with both my mother and sister. They go out to lunch/dinner all the time and don't invite me anymore(I kept saying "Nah, Xbox360 needs my attention too." they gave up.)
I bought a condo in Lowell and Ash moved in... It's 3 bedrooms but only 1 bed. I don't think my mother would be naive enough to think I'm on the futon.
Also, I'm a family guy. I talk to my father everyday and my mother, brother and sister 3 - 4 times a week.
Ma-dukes knows there are three woman on earth I'd die for