A mother of the groom wrote to me about her upcoming son's wedding and an intimidating list of obstacles and issues riding along with the event. I could hear the oncoming train wreck miles and months away. When considering how to help her walk through these minefields, I realized that Continue reading
4 August 2013 
Being the world’s best mother-in-law starts with these basic steps
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Since no two people, families or weddings are alike, no two mothers of the groom (MOG) have exactly the same experience. Circumstances, relationships, and abilities of all of the people involved vary greatly, so naturally the MOG's responsibilities and involvement do too. Here's an Continue reading
1 August 2013 
Do’s and a don’t for your mother of the groom outfit
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If, like one of my mother of the groom friends, you bust out crying at the site of beige dresses, you'll be glad to know you probably won't have to wear one to your son's wedding. My mother of the groom outfit search was not without drama. Along the way I found six things to do, Continue reading
13 June 2013 
Wedding guest lists may challenge mothers of the groom
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One of the first sensitive moments mothers of the groom encounter is the wedding guest list. How many people will you be allowed to invite? Will you and your son collaborate or will he have his own list? At a business women’s dinner, fairly early in my own journey as a newbie MOG, Continue reading
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