Tag Archives: Mother-of-the-Bride

Mother-of-the-Bride Guide! You Might Need This One Day!

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Catherine

The wedding was two weeks ago and I’m still incredibly amazed at how quickly the time went. The job that Oona and Sam did in planning their wedding was stellar. It was beautiful and gorgeous and one of the happiest … Continue reading →

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Mother-of-the-Bride Chronicles. Wait! Did My Daughter Just Get Married?

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Catherine

Saturday.  July 20, 2019.  This is the day.  Oona and Sam become Mr. and Mrs.  A year of engagement and now…. it’s that day! Today is the day!!  And I have the embroidered hanky that Oona’s Maid-of-Honor had made for … Continue reading →

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Mother-of-The Bride Chronicles. On Friday We Keep Our Big Mother Mouths Shut!And Learn to Have Fun!!!!

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Catherine

Friday.  Tonight, we have the wedding rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and a Meet and Greet for out-of-town guests. But first, let’s delve into the events of this busy day. This is the day the remaining bridesmaids arrived.   Once again, it was … Continue reading →

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Mother-of-the-Bride Chronicles. On Thursday We Tan and Play Ball!

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Catherine

Thursday was a busy day.  Incredibly busy and lots of activity. Our morning began back on the porch and this time to welcome a sunny and bright day.  I have to tell you though—it’s hot as balls in Cincinnati.  Here … Continue reading →

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Mother-of-the-Bride Chronicles. On Tuesday We Travel. On Wednesday We Work!

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Catherine

As I sit here starting my blog posts about the lead-in to my daughter’s wedding and the celebration, it’s now that I’m ridiculously misty-eyed.  Oona and her husband are in Mexico on a well-needed and deserved vacation (do they still … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Packing –The Mother-of-the-Bride Chronicles

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Catherine

Almost a year to the date, Sam proposed to Oona in NY’s Central Park.  Bonaparte and I were spending the weekend in New York and we were able to celebrate with them moments after she said yes! She said yes!  … Continue reading →

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The Mother-Of-The Bride Dress Saga Continues or, I Don’t Get Mad. I Get Even

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Catherine

With Oona’s wedding four months away, it was kindly suggested to me that perhaps I needed to get off my butt and start looking for a dress! Oh..and might I add that after watching what I’m eating BEFORE the wedding, … Continue reading →

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Why Are Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses So Freaking Ugly?

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Catherine

As the “Mother-of-the-Bride” I’ve so much to do before my daughter’s wedding next summer. Like stick to Weight Watchers to lose 15 pounds.  And to find a Mother-of-the-Bride dress!  Oh yeah. And I need to help my daughter pick out … Continue reading →

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