Traditionally, the mother of the groom and the mother of the bride have different roles, and thus different claims on dress for the big day. Though all families are different in their methods and preferences, it doesn’t hurt to stick to traditional etiquette with the intention of joining the two families together in a mutually […]
Managing stress as a mother of the bride
August 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
While the spotlight is on the bride in the minutes, hours, and days leading up to a wedding, it’s easy to forget that she’s not the only one with a mile-long to-do list and a matching mountain of stress. Sending out invites, securing a venue, sorting through catalogs of mother of the bride dresses the […]
Playing your role as the mother of the bride
August 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It can definitely be a challenge to make your daughter’s wedding the best it can be, and it’s up to you as the mother of the bride to carry much of that responsibility yourself. While a lot of the planning details will be left up to the bride, she will be looking to someone with […]
Wedding tips and traditions to honor the mother of the groom
July 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
For brides, it can be easy to get lost in wedding plans and forget to include the mother of the groom. Though she isn’t sending a daughter down the aisle, mothers of the groom can be incredibly helpful in organizing the rehearsal dinner, sharing costs and assisting with wedding planning. Consider these tips to include […]
Sweet ways to incorporate mom’s wedding dress into daughter’s ceremony
May 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
While it’s a beautiful idea to have a daughter wear her mother’s wedding dress at her own wedding, it usually doesn’t work out that way. Even if you’ve preserved your dress, your daughter may not have the same tastes as you, and she may have had her heart set on a certain style for years. […]
Wedding traditions for grandmother of the bride
May 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A wedding is always a special event for all family members involved, but for the bride’s grandmother it can be a particularly poignant moment to see the granddaughter she has watched grow up walk down the aisle. Although grandmothers aren’t necessarily part of the ceremony itself other than as a guest, there are a few […]
Wedding Traditions Stand the Tests of Time
November 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you are a creature of habit, chances are you have come to appreciate traditions of one kind or another. Traditions are the connective elements we incorporate to celebrate our personal connections with others. One significant traditional gesture during weddings begins with spiritual acknowledgement of divine love. Permanent unity and love between two people is […]
Wedding Traditions
November 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
All cultures have their own special wedding traditions, which often go back hundreds of years. Generally, the white wedding is thought of as a US, UK and European tradition. But a traditional Japanese bride can wear either a white kimono with her hair covered by a white headdress or an elaborate brightly colored kimono, possibly […]
Tips for Writing Traditional Wedding Vows
June 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Whether you are a groom to-be, bride-to-be, or the mother of the bride or groom, it’s important to understand that the actual wedding vows represent the true ‘heart and soul’ of any wedding. As such, these words require deep thought, which makes the process of finding the perfect words a great opportunity to solicit feedback […]
Mother of the Bride Speech Tips
May 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Although a mother of the bride speech is not traditionally given at a wedding reception, there are some situations where this is warranted. For example, if the bride’s father is unavailable or has passed away, or is simply too shy for public speaking, then the speech-giving burden will logically fall on the mother of the […]
