Mother of the Groom Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy the Best Wedding Ever

by Naylor Toris, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9780806526454
• ISBN10: 0806526459
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Citadel

Summary

Wondering how to help your son and his future wife plan their big day? This practical guide—by the author of more than 20 wedding and honeymoon books—is packed with everything you need to know about being the Mother of the Groom!
 
   • Celebrating the announcement in style
   • Sharing the spotlight with the bride’s mom
   • Budgeting your time as well as your money
   • Tracking down the best locations, food, and flowers
   • Dressing for the special day
   • Welcoming the bride into your family
   • And much more!

Filled with worksheets, checklists, and resources of all kinds, Mother of the Groom is a fully loaded planner providing everything you’ll need to know to make your son’s big day an occasion everybody will cherish for years to come.

Author Biography

Sharon Naylor is the bestselling author of over 35 wedding books, including The Mother-of-the-Bride Book and Mother of the Groom. She has been featured in such top bridal publications and blogs as Bridal Guide, Brides, Southern Bride, New Jersey Bride, Polka Dot Bride, Glamour Weddings, and many other wedding sites. She has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC News, Primetime, Get Married, I Do with The Knot, and more. She is also a syndicated wedding writer at Creators Syndicate. Visit her website at www.sharonnaylor.net.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Part One: Pre-Planning
Let the Celebrations Begin!	3	(8)
Where Do You Come In?	11	(10)
Works Well with Others	21	(9)
When Money Becomes an Issue	30	(17)
Part Two: Getting Into the Details: The Ceremony and Wedding Day Plans
So, Have You Set a Date Yet?	47	(12)
Location Scouting	59	(9)
Planning the Ceremony	68	(8)
Invitations and Printed Cards	76	(17)
Bouquets, Corsages, and Boutonnieres	93	(6)
Capturing the Moment	99	(15)
Riding in Style	114	(11)
A Place to Sleep	125	(10)
Part Three: All About the Reception
A Beautiful Room	135	(12)
Everything Is Delicious!	147	(23)
Putting On a Show	170	(6)
A Little Something to Take Home	176	(8)
Gifts and Grand Gestures	184	(7)
Part Four: You Look Beautiful
Your Dress for the Day	191	(11)
Beautiful Touches	202	(8)
Keep Stress at Bay	210	(5)
Part Five: The Wedding Weekend
Wedding-Weekend Activities	215	(5)
The Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner	220	(10)
Before the Wedding	230	(3)
During the Wedding	233	(7)
After the Wedding	240	(2)
Note from the Author	242	(1)
Appendix 1: The Mother-in-Law Course	243	(6)
Appendix 2: Sentiments for Your Son	249	(1)
Appendix 3: Wedding-Planning Timetable	250	(11)
Appendix 4: Tipping Chart	261	(2)
Sample Menu	263	(3)
Resources	266	(5)
Index	271