The Everything Mother of the Bride Book by Martin, Katie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Letter to the Reader Welcome to the Everything® Series! Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgments The Top Ten Things the MOB Should Be Ready to Say Introduction Chapter 1: The Engagement

Start Spreading the News! Careful Sharing with Social Media Communication with the Bride Whose Wedding Is It? Engagement Party Getting Organized

Chapter 2: Meeting His Family

Your New Son-in-Law Meeting His Family The Mother of the Groom Planning with His Family Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette Family Traditions

Chapter 3: Money Matters

Bride’s Family: Traditional Expenses The Groom’s Family Budget for Today’s Weddings Finding the Money Destination Wedding Expenses Post-Wedding Expenses Gratuity Basics

Chapter 4: Your Responsibilities

Traditional MOB Responsibilities What’s Expected of You and When How to Avoid the Pushy MOB Label Keeping Dad in the Loop Above and Beyond Wedding Planners and Family Help Nontraditional Wedding Basics

Chapter 5: Wedding Planning 411

Your Timeline and Plan Eco-Friendly Options Ceremony and Reception Basics Photography and Videography Entertainment Flowers and Décor Transportation Accommodations Details

Chapter 6: The Savvy Social Media MOB

Using Social Media Gracefully Guest Considerations Wedding, Health, and Fashion Blogs Pinterest Facebook Instagram Twitter Tumblr Google+ Wedding Apps for the Big Day “Unplugged” Weddings

Chapter 7: Let the (Other) Parties Begin!

Party-Planning Basics Stifle Those Comments, Mom Bridal Shower Bridesmaids’ Luncheon Bachelorette Party Welcome Reception and Rehearsal Post-Wedding Reception Brunch Speech Hints and Tips

Chapter 8: Dressing the Part

Simple Rules for Yourself The Perfect Dress—Where Is It? The Bride’s Dress Buyer Be Very Wary MOB Beauty and Pampering

Chapter 9: Delicate Situations

Family Dynamics An Ex-Family Reunion Step Right Up, Calling All Stepmothers! Keeping the Peace Special Roles Second Weddings Same-Sex Weddings

Chapter 10: The Guest List

One for You, and One for Me . . . Who’s In, Who’s Out The Second Wedding The B List Selecting the Invitations Putting It All Together

Chapter 11: Where and How to Save Money

The Ground Rules Flower Power The Dresses The Bar Tab The Invitations Going Green Other Ways to Save

Chapter 12: Wedding-Day Overview

Be Prepared Pre-Wedding Preparations Flowers? Check! Off to the Ceremony! The Interim The Reception “Hostess with the Mostest” Toasting Basics

Chapter 13: The Best Mother-in-Law Ever

Thank-You Notes The Newlyweds’ Attitude Last but Not Least

Appendix A: Planning Timeline

What to Do and When

Appendix B: What Are You Saying? Invitation Wording

General Rules Mixed-Family Rules Reception Cards