One of the great things about weddings is that they are truly mired in tradition. But, did you ever wonder where some of these wedding traditions originated? If so, you’re going to love this post. I stumbled onto an article today from my friends at OneWed.com that covers this very subject. The link to the […]
The New Breed of Weddings
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So, quick – what’s the hottest wedding trend for 2012? The answer is anything that deviates from old-fashioned wedding traditions. That’s right – although traditional weddings will always have their place in society, more and more couples are opting for unique weddings that showcase their own individuality. One example of this relates to the wedding […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Wedding Toasts
July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although the art of giving a successful wedding toast is not typically something that the bride or mother of the bride needs to worry about, it is nonetheless a very important element of a successful wedding. Thus, the “dos and don’ts” of wedding toasts should be understood by everyone involved in the wedding planning process. […]
How Much Money Should be Spent on a Wedding Gift?
July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the questions that many wedding guests struggle with is how much to spend on the happy couple’s wedding gift. This is a tricky question to be sure, because the appropriate amount is highly dependent on the situation and the couple’s relationship with you. Here are a few rules of thumb for figuring this […]
The Royal Weddings: a Historical Perspective
June 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Now that the dust has settled from Kate Middleton’s 2011 royal wedding, I thought it might be fun to take a step back and look at some of the previous royal weddings from a historical perspective. So I started searching online and I actually found a video that goes into a lot of detail about […]
The History of Wedding Traditions
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Did you ever wonder where some of those crazy wedding traditions came from? For example, rituals like throwing the bridal bouquet, removing the garter belt from the bride, and saving the wedding cake top to eat on the 1-year anniversary immediately come to mind. And there are many other examples as well. What follows are […]
Technology and Modern Wedding Etiquette
April 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In the world we live in today, it is hard to grapple with some of the age old wedding traditions and etiquette that we’re expected to follow, mainly due to the incredible amount of technology at our disposal. For example, who can resist the temptation to take some shortcuts using communication technology like email. What […]
Mother of the Bride Responsibilities
March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There’s no doubt about it, a wedding is usually as big an occasion for the mother of the bride as it is for the bride herself. But you must be aware of the traditional mother of the bride responsibilities in order to be the best mom you possibly can on your daughter’s big day. Yes, getting […]
Understanding Proper Wedding Etiquette for Guests
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
