Whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride or even the grandmother of the bride or groom, there are many things to consider when planning a wedding. One such consideration is the selection of the wedding favors, which represent a thank you from the bride and groom to all the guests. Although this may seem […]
How to Calculate the Number of Wedding Guests
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the most critical aspects of wedding planning is figuring out how many people will attend the ceremony. It’s definitely not as easy as it sounds, because inevitably some people will fail to show up or will be late with their RSVP. So whether you’re the mother of the bride or the bride herself, […]
Tips for Summer Weddings
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Now that spring is literally right around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to get your creative juices flowing if you are planning to attend any summer weddings. May-August is typically the most popular time of the year for weddings, but many women fail to properly plan for the warmer weather. […]
Understanding Proper Wedding Etiquette for Guests
March 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
One of the more common questions we receive here at 1motherofthebride.com relates to wedding etiquette for guests. It doesn’t matter if you’re the mother of the bride, mother of the groom, a grandmother or a friend, there are certain expectations about how you ought to act at a wedding. Thus, I thought I’d put together […]
Wedding Invitations on a Budget
March 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When I got married many moons ago, one of my least favorite things to handle was sending out the wedding invitations. And I know that I am not the only woman out there with such a disdain for this, as years later when I was mother of the bride my daughters expressed similar angst. In […]
