Coming up with your final guest list is definitely one of the most frustrating aspects of planning a wedding, mainly because it involves the intersection of money and people’s feelings. And in this economy, it can be even more problematic as couples everywhere seek to cut costs. I’ve written previously about how to calculate the […]
5 Common Wedding Day Pitfalls
August 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It goes without saying that getting married is one of the most joyous moments in life, but if you want to make it an affair to remember for everyone involved, you’ll want to avoid making any of the common gaffes that I’ve seen time and time again. What are those gaffes, you ask? Well, read […]
5 Disastrous Wedding Mistakes to Avoid
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whether you’re a soon-to-be bride, groom or even mother of the bride or groom, it goes without saying that planning a wedding is tough! You want the wedding of your dreams, but with that comes a ton of pressure! There’s a reason that there is an old saying in the wedding industry that if a couple […]
Top 10 Hottest Wedding Trends in 2012
June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As Darwin showed us, things definitely change over time. From trends around fashion to entertainment to lifestyle, the only constant is change. And of course, just like with everything else, what’s hot in weddings also evolves over time. As such, the purpose of today’s post is to highlight the 10 hottest 2012 wedding trends out […]
The Skinny on Planning a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
June 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It doesn’t matter whether you are the mother of the bride, the matron of honor, or the happy couple themselves, planning a wedding is complicated. There are so many important aspects to manage, from the venue to the attire to the entertainment and everything in between; it’s easy for some of the “lower priority” elements […]
The 5 Main Types of Wedding Receptions
June 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the most difficult wedding decisions you will make relates to the kind of reception you will have. There are quite a few options, all of which have various advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a rundown of the 5 most common types. Obviously the most common variety is the dinner reception. This type of reception […]
Choosing the Perfect Wedding Venue
May 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As mother of the bride, one of the tasks that you can and should help out with is the selection of the wedding venue. There are many types of venues that can be considered: restaurants, banquet halls, hotels, country clubs, and even parks and beaches. Obviously the venue is one of the most important decisions […]
MOB Tells All
May 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You can plan your wedding down to the tiniest detail and follow the advice of the professionals to a T, but you can still be blind-sided by events on the big day. As such, real life mother of the bride shares her experiences to help you foresee some of the unexpected, and prepare better through her […]
On Involving the Mother of the Groom
April 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As mother of the bride, you have probably dreamed of your daughter’s wedding virtually from the day she was born. But, it is important to remember that you are probably not the only one who has been waiting for this big day. The mother of the groom has probably cherished many dreams for her own […]
Wedding Survival Guide for Mothers of the Bride
April 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Wondering if you are going to survive your daughter’s wedding? Luckily, there’s a new “wedding survival guide” that will help you do exactly that. The book, titled It’s Her Wedding But I’ll Cry If I Want To, by Leslie Milk, is designed to help you figure out your role as the mother of the bride, and […]
