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Your Guide to Mother of the Bride and Groom Gowns
We talked with Sareh Nouri in Livingston and Elizabeth Johns in Morristown to get their expert advice on MOB and
Read MoreThe day of your daughter’s wedding may just be the best day of your life. Watching her recite vows in front of your closest friends and family is something you’ve dreamed about all your life, and now it’s here! Take a deep breath. It’s going to be a wildly emotional day, and you’re going to want to remember every minute of it.
Event coordinator behind Elegant Occasions and recent mother of the bride JoAnn Gregoli has a few tips for all the loving moms who are currently prepping for their daughter’s big day.
No matter what your daughter is freaking out about, you are the voice of reason.
Don’t forget the bellmen, hair and makeup artists and other personnel who go above and beyond on the big day.
The planner normally provides this, but be sure to have a copy of the schedule.
Organize them in one place in your phone–just in case.
The planner will be there to help you, but you must be in control of everyone.
JoAnn and her daughter, Jessy, on her wedding day.
Offer her support and advice.
I remind my brides about this all the time–but still totally forgot when it came time for compiling my own!
Marvel at and appreciate what your daughter has created.
Have breakfast with your daughter and make sure you eat something during the reception. It’s easy to forget will all the excitement!
Sit back and take it all in. It goes fast.
Get out there on the dance floor. And don’t forget to dance with your new son- or daughter-in-law!
They created the most memorable day of your and your daughter’s life. Send a note or gift to all involved–it makes a world of difference.