Wedding Wednesday: Honoring Mom
Let’s take a minute to talk about mom.
Your mom has thought about your wedding day since you were born! The day you told her you were engaged, she probably squealed for joy. There’s a good chance she’s been waiting, and whispering hints into the ear of your new fiance for a WHILE.
We know you have a wedding planner/designer, but really, it’s mom. Let’s be honest. Mom will probably show up to the venue early. If she wasn’t there crafting floral center pieces the night before. She’ll be there to make sure the wedding team is on time and following the plan. She’ll track down the DJ when he’s running late, she’ll see to it that the seating arrangements are all in place.
Mornings are often for mom. She’ll want to be there for mimosas with your girls. She’ll be there to help get your hair and make-up just right, and when she zips up your dress, a little tear might fall down her cheek, but she’ll get it together because she’s a woman on a mission.
When it’s time, she’ll leave you at the end of the aisle to be escorted by a special someone to her front-row seat. MAYBE she’ll even walk YOU down the aisle!
Through the reception she will make sure you’ve gotten something to eat, and she’ll tip the caterer and manage your drunk uncle so that he doesn’t fall over on the cake table.
Mom is the unsung hero of the wedding. After you’ve driven off into the sunset on the way to your new life as a married grown-up, she’ll go home exhausted, proud, and a little sad and nostalgic. Make sure you recognize mom on your big day. Here are a few ideas:
A special gift - maybe something that represents a personal thing you share - a song, a childhood memory. Give her something she’ll hold on to forever. You can give something special to your new mother-in-law too!
Honor her in your design by including her favorite flower!
Let her be a part of the planning process. Mom has some great ideas and she’s been thinking about this for a while. Make sure you hear her thoughts when you’re planning, and honor her favorite traditions.
Include her in the things you do with your girls. Nail appointments, hair salon, morning cocktails/brunch. She has been watching you and your friends together for years! She feels like a part of the group so make it official!
Photo Display: While your mom is preparing for your wedding day, she’s probably looking back warmly on her own. Pull out the photo album from your parents wedding! It’ll be so fun for your guests to look at (get your in-laws wedding pics, too) and it’ll be a special way to celebrate mom.
Wear something of hers: bring mom to the altar with you by wearing a special item, a piece of jewelry is a great option. This can be your “something borrowed”!
A Mother-Daughter Dance: Why should dad be the only one who gets a special dance with you on your wedding day? Go against the grain by dancing with mom, too.
After all the planning and the fun and festivities, remember Mom. It’s a big day for her, too.
