Have you recently said “I do” to saying “I do”? Getting married today isn’t what it used to be. According to Penn State News, today’s weddings are more extravagant and luxurious than ever before. If you want to plan a wedding that truly stands out, you need to be more creative than couples who walked […]
Grandma’s Gift to the Bride
Is your granddaughter getting married? This must be a very busy – yet exciting – time for you and everyone in your family! If you already have a dress to wear to the wedding and you know if you have a role during the ceremony, the next item on your agenda is the wedding present. […]
Should The Grandmother Be Invited to the Bridal Shower?
The very simple and easy answer to this is YES! The grandmother of the bride and groom should be invited to the bridal shower. And if health, proximity or other factors will allow, the grandmother should attend. The purpose behind having a bridal shower is to “shower” the bride with gifts that will help her in […]
5 Wedding Day Duties for the Mother of the Bride
There are about 6,200 weddings every day in the United States. While most people have been to at least one of these weddings before, they can become a lot more complicated when you’re related to the wedding couple, especially if you’re the mother of the bride. Being the mother of the bride comes with its own […]
A Day to Remember: 10 of the Best Wedding Destinations in Europe
Are you considering a destination wedding? Europe has some of the most romantic and beautiful locations on earth. Your options for destination weddings are endless here. Italy, Greece, France, and Spain are some of the most popular locations. With 1 out of 4 weddings going abroad, there’s plenty of information to help you choose. Decide what […]
Mother of the Bride vs Mother of the Groom: How Their Roles Differ
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 […]
How to help your daughter prepare for her wedding
Preparing for a wedding is stressful for everyone involved, but nobody is going to be more stressed than the bride. If your daughter is getting married and feeling overwhelmed, here are three things that you can do to help, as the mother of the bride: 1. Listen The biggest mistake mothers of the bride make […]
Staying stress-free in the lead-up to a wedding
Whether you’re the bride, the groom, family, or a close friend, a wedding can be an intense experience to be a part of — especially if you have responsibilities in the preparation for and execution of the big day. If you’re not properly prepared for the experience, you’re going to be stressed on the day […]
Getting it perfect: 3 tips to avoid last-minute wedding trouble
When you’re planning the big day, it’s easy to let one or two little details fall through the cracks, even with all the help and focus in the world. There’s simply so much to know, do, remember, and follow up on. So to ensure your special day is as perfect as possible, follow these three […]
The importance of a wedding planner
Anyone who has been through it will tell you, a wedding is a massive undertaking. There are so many things that must be done to prepare, and it can be rather hectic for quite a while. For this reason, a wedding planner can be your very best friend. A real-life example In the case of […]