The age-old tradition of asking your girlfriend’s father for his permission to propose to his daughter is one that instils fear in the hearts of even the most brazen of characters. Regardless of how progressive her folks are, there is something in the back of their minds (and almost certainly hers too) that is expecting [...]
A mother is a special thing. She is the first one that loved you, and probably the first person you loved. She cared for you and did everything she could to create a well-rounded, happy person. So, when you proudly announce that you have decided to get married, it is no wonder that her reaction [...]
You know that saying: you don’t marry your partner, you marry his or her family? Well, it’s true and the sooner one realises that diplomacy and tact are two of your greatest allies, the sooner any threat of hostilities can be averted. Your in-laws are not going to go away and what’s more, you had better make damn sure that they like you!
Including both sets of parents in the planning, once the engagement is announced, and affirming the extent of their involvement can get a little tricky. But there are some guidelines to help you, particularly if you refer back to the traditional responsibilities for members of the family.
Your little girl is tying the knot. Time has flown by and she’s all grown up and moving onto the next phase in her life. Getting through the wedding planning process and the actual wedding can be both an exciting and fun time for both mother and daughter and naturally, an emotional time for the mums. Read on for tips, advice and responsibilities for Mother of the Bride…
I think every bridal couple is faced with the dilemma of paying for the various aspects of their wedding. Asking for help is often required especially with the recent times we find ourselves in – with interest rates rising, fuel prices rising and even the cost of food increasing. We have finally put an article [...]
The age-old tradition of asking your girlfriend’s father for his permission to propose to his daughter is one that instils fear in the hearts of even the most brazen of characters. Regardless of how progressive her folks are, there is something in the back of their minds (and almost certainly hers too) that is expecting [...]
A mother is a special thing. She is the first one that loved you, and probably the first person you loved. She cared for you and did everything she could to create a well-rounded, happy person. So, when you proudly announce that you have decided to get married, it is no wonder that her reaction [...]
You know that saying: you don’t marry your partner, you marry his or her family? Well, it’s true and the sooner one realises that diplomacy and tact are two of your greatest allies, the sooner any threat of hostilities can be averted. Your in-laws are not going to go away and what’s more, you had better make damn sure that they like you!
Including both sets of parents in the planning, once the engagement is announced, and affirming the extent of their involvement can get a little tricky. But there are some guidelines to help you, particularly if you refer back to the traditional responsibilities for members of the family.
Your little girl is tying the knot. Time has flown by and she’s all grown up and moving onto the next phase in her life. Getting through the wedding planning process and the actual wedding can be both an exciting and fun time for both mother and daughter and naturally, an emotional time for the mums. Read on for tips, advice and responsibilities for Mother of the Bride…
I think every bridal couple is faced with the dilemma of paying for the various aspects of their wedding. Asking for help is often required especially with the recent times we find ourselves in – with interest rates rising, fuel prices rising and even the cost of food increasing. We have finally put an article [...]
