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Wedding Planning Advice: Give Yourself the Gift of Easy

Posted on September 5, 2023
Mother of the Bride, if you’re like I was while in wedding planning mode, you’re all about saving a dollar or two (or…
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Wedding Cake-Stand Idea: A Glass Stand

Posted on August 15, 2023
Mother of the Bride, once your daughter chooses the design for her wedding cake, she’ll still need to decide what kind of cake…
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Wedding Photo Speaks Volumes: The Minister’s Bible

Posted on August 1, 2023
Mother of the Bride, some of the simplest shots your photographer captures on wedding day can speak volumes. No elaborate background set-up, no…
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Wedding Planning Help During July Blogging Break

Posted on July 5, 2023
Mother of the Bride, I’m taking a blogging break during July but never fear—I will not leave you without some help. Below you’ll find…
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Mother of the Groom: Part of the Team

Posted on June 20, 2023
Mother of the Bride, have you reached out yet to help the mother of the groom feel included in the wedding preparations? Remember,…
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Full Length Mirror for the Bridal Dressing Room

Posted on June 6, 2023
Mother of the Bride, your daughter and her beloved may have already secured their wedding ceremony venue since that’s one of the first…
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The Birdcage Bridal Veil

Posted on May 16, 2023
Mother of the Bride, if your daughter still needs to select a veil, be sure she considers the birdcage veil among her choices….
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A Twist on a Traditional Ring Bearer: A Dog!

Posted on May 2, 2023
Yes, Virginia, weddings with dogs as ring bearers do indeed happen. I’ve never been to one myself, but we all know people who love…
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Wedding Slide Show: Gather Photos Early

Posted on April 18, 2023
Mother of the Bride, I have some short and sweet advice for you today—gather photos for the wedding slide show early in your…
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Sugar Roses Still Gorgeous on Wedding Cakes

Posted on April 4, 2023
Mother of the Bride, if your bride-to-be wants roses as décor on her wedding cake, be sure she considers sugar roses as well as…
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Wedding Day Portrait: Father of the Bride

Posted on March 21, 2023
Mother of the Bride, if getting the Father of the Bride to pose for a picture seems as impossible to do as catching…
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Turn Wedding Day Rain Into a Positive

Posted on March 7, 2023
Mother of the Bride, since spring weddings will soon be upon us, the chance of rain on wedding day becomes a real possibility….
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Add Sparkle to the Bridal Garter

Posted on February 21, 2023
Mother of the Bride, would you like to add some sparkle to your darling daughter’s bridal garter? The traditional ribbons and lace are…
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Wedding Day Photo: Moms Light Unity Candle Together

Posted on February 7, 2023
Mother of the Bride, will your new Mr. and Mrs. use a unity candle in their ceremony? If they’re still undecided, you might show…
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Night Shoot Engagement Photos

Posted on January 17, 2023
Mother of the Bride, when your darling daughter and the love of her life start talking about engagement photos, they might want to…
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New Year’s Blessings For You, Mother of the Bride

Posted on January 3, 2023
As we begin a new year together, Mother of the Bride, may I pray these blessings from the Word of God over you? I…
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Wedding Planning Help + Holiday Blogging Break

Posted on December 6, 2022
Mother of the Bride, with Christmas inching ever closer, I’ve decided to take a blogging break until after the first of the year. Like…
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Cupcake Bouquets as Wedding Centerpieces

Posted on November 15, 2022
Mother of the Bride, have I got a super-creative, super-yummy centerpiece idea for you and your sweet girl today—wedding centerpiece cupcake bouquets! What’s…
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