How to Select Great Wedding Favors

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

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, […]

Understanding Proper Wedding Etiquette for Guests

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 […]

The Wedding Gift Conundrum

If you are getting ready to attend a wedding – whether you’re the mother of the bride, grandmother or another close member of the family – it is customary to give a gift to the bride and groom.  Unfortunately, one of the more confusing things for many people is how to determine an acceptable wedding […]