by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
Parents are not automatically responsible for paying for a wedding. There is no required contribution, no correct percentage and no rule that both families must give the same amount. What matters is that any offer is affordable, specific and discussed before the...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
Feeling left out of your son’s wedding can be more painful than people realise. It is rarely just about missing a dress appointment or not being asked to help choose the venue. You may feel as though another family is sharing an important part of his life while you...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
Some couples want their parents closely involved in wedding planning. Others prefer to make most decisions alone and ask for help only when they need it. Neither approach is wrong. The right level of involvement is the one the couple wants and you can realistically...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
If you look up mother of the bride or mother of the groom duties, you will still find plenty of lists based on a very traditional wedding: one bride, one groom, the bride’s parents paying and each family following a set role. That may suit some families perfectly. For...
by Zoey Louise | Aug 10, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide
Your son or daughter is engaged. Once the initial excitement settles, it is completely normal to wonder what happens next and what you are supposed to do. The honest answer is that there is no fixed role for the mother of the bride or groom anymore. Some couples want...
by Zoey Louise | Apr 17, 2026 | Mother of the Bride and Groom Guide, Uncategorized
Getting married does not just change two people’s lives. It shifts family dynamics as well. Your son’s partner is often trying to build a relationship with you while managing wedding planning, new expectations, and a lot of pressure at the same time. That means some...
