Over the past two or three decades, you were surely the best mother to your son, making him his favorite soup whenever he was sick, driving him to softball practice or soccer game, and listening to him the first time he had his heart broken. And being his mom doesn’t have to stop just because […]
Wedding Tips for the Stepmom
May 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A wedding is both an exciting and stressful time – especially to blended and extended families. The Stepfamily’s Relationship Depending on the relationships – specifically between the biological mother and the stepmother – and the roles that they played over the years and in the wedding preparation, that needle on the stress meter may swoosh all […]
Stepmother of the Bride: What to Wear
May 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Perhaps the role in weddings with the least resources available for research, and the most challenging to dress, is the stepmother of the bride (or groom). You certainly want to be in your gorgeous best, yet you’re trying to be more sensitive and not upstage the mom. So what do you do? What to Consider […]
Mother of the Bride vs Mother of the Groom: How Their Roles Differ
April 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of the biggest challenges mothers today face — other than finding that perfect dress and matching shoes for their children’s big day — is the changing times. Wedding trends vary and change year after year — and along with that the etiquette surrounding weddings, and people’s roles also change. Many moms are caught between […]
Wedding Etiquette: How to Handle Multiple Bridal Showers
April 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Bridal Shower Fun The bridal shower is a great way to help the bride celebrate this wonderful event in her life and help her transition into her new role. Many brides think of the bridal shower as a real privilege given to them and look forward to celebrating with family and friends before the big day. […]
