Bridal Shower Present Idea for the Bride with a Mother of a Problem

September 15th, 2010, by Azure

"Renee Plastique" recently sent me a copy of her hilarious book Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong: M.I.L.D.E.W.. I LOVE it because, well, I have a bit of a MILDEW problem. But, what's great about the book is that some of the anecdotes in it actually make me THANKFUL for my MIL. If you know a Bride-to-Be with a bit of a MILDEW problem, consider sneaking this into her bridal shower booty, just make sure her MIL won't be there.

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Ask the Experts: A Mother of the Groom Dress Dilemma

June 24th, 2010, by Azure

Ask the Experts gives you a chance to have all your wedding questions answered by a panel of wedding professionals. If you have a question for the panel write asktheexperts@onewed.com This week, a bride writes in with what she thinks is a "mother-in-law disaster." Her future mother-in-law has bought a totally inappropriate dress for the wedding. Should she say something, or let it go? Our panel of experts is sharply divided. Helpful Links Ask the Experts Mother of the Groom Dress...

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Question of the Week: How Involved Is Your Mom?

May 04th, 2010, by Azure

This weekend is Mother's Day so naturally it has me wondering, how involved is your mom with your wedding? Is her involvement helpful or not so much? What about your mother-in-law? Is she being helpful? By the way, if you still haven't bought presents for either your mom or your mother-in-law a lot of online florists have great deals right now. Check out ProFlowers to Send Mom's Delight flower bouquet w/ FREE Vase + FREE Chocolates, only $39.99, until Friday. Helpful Links Advice...

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The Plunge: Hoodwinking the In-Laws, Dos and Don’ts for Handling Your New Family

January 28th, 2010, by Azure

If you're looking for ways to get your groom move involved in wedding planning, you might want to give him some information written specifically for HIM. That's why every other week our friends at The Plunge are giving us columns for our new Grooms section. About this Week's Column: Maybe you just got engaged over the holidays. Or maybe you’re stuck in the thick of wedding planning. Either way, this year, you’ll be spending lots of time with your new family. (And even if...

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Ask the Wedding Maven: A Bridal Shower That’s All in the Family (in-law)

January 21st, 2010, by Azure

In this week's issue of our advice column, the Wedding Maven answers a question from a Mother of the Groom who is concerned about whether or not she can throw a shower for her new daughter-in-law. If you need wedding advice or have a question about wedding traditions, etiquette, or relationships write the Wedding Maven at weddingmaven@onewed.com Helpful Links: Bridal Shower Ideas and Etiquette Ask the Wedding Maven This Week's Question

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Ask the Wedding Maven: Interfering Mothers-in-Law

June 25th, 2009, by Azure

The interfering mother-in-law seems like an old-fashioned stereotype. But, unfortunately for the bride in this week's column, it's a reality, and it's leaving her with a big problem, 20 extra wedding guests. Do you have a question about wedding-related traditions, etiquette, or relationships? Write The Wedding Maven at weddingmaven@onewed.com

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