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
27 February 2014 
6 secrets to getting along with your ex-husband for your son’s wedding
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The chances that a mother of the groom will deal with an ex-husband in regards to her son’s wedding are, sadly, about one in two. Officially, it is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that tracks these statistics in the United States. According to the CDC, in 2011, 6.8 Continue reading
31 January 2014 
How I practiced (not) for the dance with the groom
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I can't say that the dance with the groom was the first thing that came to mind when I heard my son was engaged to his dream girl. The rehearsal dinner and what I would wear were more immediate concerns. I thought about it soon though. And often. And my daughter-in-law brought it Continue reading
20 January 2014 
Wedding budget tips for the mother of the groom
The wedding budget is an ever-moving target of who pays for what. This is confusing for everyone, including the mother of the groom. Traditionally, the bride's parents pay for the wedding and reception and the groom's parents pay for the rehearsal dinner. The groom's parents may Continue reading
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