http://www.ttownguide.com/taxonomy/term/265/0 en http://www.ttownguide.com/mother_of_the_groom.html <!-- google_ad_section_start --> <p><img src="http://www.ttownguide.com/files/images/mothergrooma.jpg" style="float:right;<br /> margin:15px; width:180px; height:260px;"><br /> <i>Traditionally, the bride's mother has absorbed most of the pre-wedding responsibilities, while the groom's family assumed more of a back seat. Nowadays, both moms take on a significant role in the planning process, especially if the two families are sharing the financial burden. No matter what the case, here's what's expected of the mother of the groom.</i></p> <p>• When the engagement is announced, call the bride's parents as soon as possible. Express your happiness and invite them over for cocktails or out to dinner. </p> <p>• Host a dinner to introduce the bride to the groom's side of the family.</p> <!-- google_ad_section_end --> <p><a href="http://www.ttownguide.com/mother_of_the_groom.html">read more</a></p> http://www.ttownguide.com/mother_of_the_groom.html#comment For Mothers Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:37:48 -0800 admin 7267 at http://www.ttownguide.com http://www.ttownguide.com/mother_of_the_bride.html <!-- google_ad_section_start --> <p><img src="http://www.ttownguide.com/files/images/motherbride.jpg" style="float:right;<br /> margin:15px; width:180px; height:260px;"><br /> <i>Here are 15 helpful responsibilities moms can handle with ease.</i></p> <p>• Help bride and groom scout out wedding and reception sites and ask friends/family for vendor recommendations.</p> <p>• Serve as the main contact for wedding pros (especially if the wedding is taking place in your town and the bride lives elsewhere).</p> <p>• Help bride choose her wedding dress, trousseau, and wedding-night peignoir.</p> <p>• Compile and submit names and addresses of your family and friends to be included on the master guest list.</p> <!-- google_ad_section_end --> <p><a href="http://www.ttownguide.com/mother_of_the_bride.html">read more</a></p> http://www.ttownguide.com/mother_of_the_bride.html#comment For Mothers Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:31:20 -0800 admin 7265 at http://www.ttownguide.com