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
8 November 2014 
15 ways to take care of yourself for your son’s wedding
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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
3 March 2014 
3 simple steps to form (and fine-tune) the rehearsal dinner guest list
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Who is invited to the rehearsal dinner? This may be one of the first questions of the mother of the groom who often, but not always, plans this event. If you and your son's father are hosting the rehearsal dinner, working closely with the bride to develop the rehearsal dinner guest 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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