In 2019, the average cost of a wedding in the US was over $24,000. But before you even get to the wedding, you have the cost of the engagement ring to cover. As something that will be worn forever, and that will cost a pretty penny, it’s essential you know how to pick an engagement […]
The Origin of the Wedding Garter Toss Tradition
January 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Call me old-fashioned, but I’ve always disliked the wedding garter toss tradition – you know, that tradition where the groom removes a garter from his bride’s leg in public at the reception and tosses it to all the single fellas in the room. The whole idea of it seems a bit sexist to me, and […]
Weddings Around the Globe: Eccentric Wedding Traditions
December 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In the world of real estate the primary attraction inevitably embarks on location, location, location. In the huge world of global wedding traditions, location is also a very defining wow-factor feature where traditional surprises permeate the norm. From traditional mother-of-the-bride dresses to funky activities, global wedding traditions find a way to celebrate nuptial differences. A […]
5 Wedding Day Duties for the Mother of the Bride
April 25, 2019 by
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 […]
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 […]
Bridal Shower Tips for the Mother of the Groom
April 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Wedding preparations are always exciting and the bridal shower is one of the biggest highlights of the weeks leading up to the big day. Your role in this event or party will be your first as official mother of the groom. Your role may be as simple as being present or giving a gift, or […]
For the Mother of the Groom: What present to get your future daughter in law?
April 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Although there are etiquette guides on what the groom’s parents should pay for, there is usually a broader spectrum on what gifts to give the son and his bride. Many couples choose to get a wedding registry with a list of items that they prefer as wedding presents, but perhaps you are looking for something […]
Will you give a speech?
February 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Whether it involves toasts, roasts or just a general welcome, everyone knows a wedding reception means speeches. Traditionally, the best man, maid of honor, and the father of the bride are expected to speak, but what about the mother of the bride? What about the parents of the groom? It’s becoming increasingly common to break […]
5 traditional mother of the bride duties to keep in mind
February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Even if your family isn’t big on adhering to tradition, many of the traditions around the mother of the bride play simple, practical roles in making everything go off without a hitch. So to give you an insight into what’s expected from a proactive, mindful mother of the bride, we’ve compiled this list of five […]
Wedding traditions with superstitious origins for good luck
November 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
You may not be superstitious yourself, but did you know many wedding traditions have their origins in superstition? It’s no wonder – the significance of this big day is, of course, huge, and anyone would want to wish good luck on the happy couple to be. Here are some wedding traditions and superstitions from different […]
