As soon as the glow shines brightly around the engagement ring, brides, grooms, moms and dads begin the research and planning for the wedding. It’s not long before someone is wondering how much the rehearsal dinner will cost. The most likely person to ask this question first is the Continue reading
12 June 2015 
Can the mother of the groom host a bridal shower? Yes!
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Traditionally, it has been considered poor form for family members of either the bride or the groom to host a bridal shower. As one mother of the bride friend points out, it is essentially asking for gifts. Even more traditionally, “back in the day,” there was only one shower, Continue reading
16 November 2014 
9 inexpensive rehearsal dinner ideas and ways to find more
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I asked a few experienced friends for inexpensive rehearsal dinner ideas. Most of these are suggestions from real-life rehearsal dinners, second receptions or similar events. Most are best-suited for casual get-togethers. Since the number one rule of the rehearsal dinner is that it Continue reading
16 November 2014 
Tips for beginning a great relationship with your daughter-in-law
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Between the excitement of the engagement announcement and the serious sleeves-rolled-up wedding planning, the mother of the groom has a one-of-a-kind, but narrow, window in which to strengthen the relationship with the bride and her family. This is a great time to get to know Continue reading
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