Wondering what to do first when you have two years to plan a wedding? How do you plan a wedding in 24 months? What are the first steps? Is there a guide that can take you step by step through the process? Planning a wedding is very exciting, but it can be overwhelming, even if …
HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING IN 18 MONTHS: What to do first (steps 1-9)
Planning a wedding is very exciting, but it can be overwhelming, even if you have a whole year and a half to do it. It’s important to pace yourself and stay organized in order to get everything done. That’s where a good wedding planner comes in. When I was helping my daughters plan their weddings, …
HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING IN 12 MONTHS: What to do first (steps 1-9)
Planning a wedding is very exciting, but it can be overwhelming, even if you have a whole year to do it. It’s important to pace yourself and stay organized in order to get everything done. That’s where a good wedding planner comes in. When I was helping my daughters plan their weddings, I couldn’t find …
HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING IN 6 MONTHS: What to do first (steps 1-10)
Yes, six months is plenty of time to plan a wedding. I actually helped my daughter plan a wedding in 6 weeks! She got engaged at Thanksgiving and was married 3 days after Christmas. My own wedding was planned in about 6 months. It’s very doable, but in order to get everything done in a …
HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING IN 2 MONTHS: What to do first (Steps 1-12)
I know it sounds crazy, but it’s possible! I actually helped my daughter plan a wedding in 6 weeks! She got engaged at Thanksgiving and was married 3 days after Christmas. Sometimes we have to hurry things along in order to fit everyone’s schedule. Whatever the reason is for having a short engagement, help is …
Step-by-Step Wedding Planning Mapped Out For You
I just wanted something simple, with simple steps to follow for lower budget weddings, with simple forms and checklists.
I ended up making my own notebook of plans and checklists as we went through the wedding planning process together.
Decorating For Your Daughter’s Wedding
Tips for the mother of the bride helping her daughter plan the decorations for her wedding
DIY Decorations for a Winter Wedding
Is your daughter getting married in the winter? Are you helping her plan and decorate for her wedding? You both can save a lot of money by using some of these economical winter wedding ideas.
Setting Up the Bridal Dressing Room
Setting up the bridal dressing room in a beautiful, yet budget-friendly way.
To cake or not to cake? That is the question.
One of the decisions that has to be made when planning a wedding is what kind of dessert to serve. To cake or not to cake? That is the real question.
How much to help your daughter plan her wedding
Weddings can be occasions of great joy and bonding, but can also sometimes be occasions of enormous stress and family conflict! Here are some tips for creating harmony with your daughter while helping her plan her wedding.
How to Save on Rentals for Your Daughter’s Wedding
Rental companies can be a blessing for a wedding, saving you a lot of work. But you can also save money in many ways if you are willing to put in a little extra time and effort and bring some items from home. The choice is up to you and your busy wedding planning team.
How we saved money by NOT ordering these things from a wedding stationer
Looking at the wedding stationer checklists online, you would think that it’s going to cost an arm and a leg just to get the paper supplies you need for a wedding.
Budgeting For Your Daughter’s Wedding — Who is going to pay for what?
Budgeting for a wedding can be scary. It’s often something we don’t plan ahead for but wish we did.
A Timeline for Wedding Preparation
Regardless of how much time you have to plan the wedding, there are some things that need to be done first. And as the mother of the bride, you can help by keeping the timeline on track and helping your daughter coordinate the biggest event of her life!
Wedding Planning Notebook for the Mother of the Bride
There are dozens of wedding planning notebooks out there for brides, and as the mother of the bride helping her plan, I felt that I needed one as well.
So your daughter is getting married!
Now what?
Preparing for any wedding can be daunting to say the least. Having helped my two daughters plan very different types of weddings, I thought I would share with you what I have learned, to hopefully make your path a little easier.
Mother of the Bride Tips
Welcome to Mother of the Bride Tips! I am writing this blog for moms who are helping their daughters plan the most important day of their lives.