by Zoey Louise | Aug 12, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
An engagement changes more than your child’s relationship status. You are also becoming a mother-in-law, and wedding planning can bring that new family relationship into focus very quickly. You may want to be welcoming without overwhelming your future daughter...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 12, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
The mother of the bride and groom are often told they should coordinate, but rarely told what that actually means. Do you need to contact each other? Who chooses her outfit first? Should you attend the same events, discuss money or become friends before the wedding?...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
When your son or daughter gets engaged, it is easy to focus on what you might give the couple and forget how much the wedding could cost you personally. Your outfit may be the largest obvious expense, but it is rarely the only one. Alterations, shoes, beauty...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
Your knowledge of relatives, family relationships and longstanding family friends can make the wedding guest list much easier to build. You may remember people the couple has overlooked, understand the history behind a difficult family relationship and have the...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
If your son is getting married, you may be wondering what you are now expected to pay for. Traditionally, the groom’s parents were linked with the rehearsal dinner, honeymoon and a collection of smaller wedding expenses. Modern weddings rarely follow such a clear...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
Traditionally, the bride’s parents paid for most of the ceremony and reception. Today, they are not automatically responsible for any part of the wedding. Some bride’s parents still pay for the entire celebration. Some contribute a fixed amount, cover one expense or...
