Brides without Family

Brides without Family

Ask the Editor: How to Mention Bride’s Deceased Mother

My mother passed away a couple of years ago and I want to mention her on the wedding invitation because so many of her friends and relatives are invited.  How should I do that?—Mercy, Shreveport, LA Invitation wording can be…

No Mother of the Bride?

No Mom? Due to many reasons, some brides may find themselves navigating the engagement and wedding process without a mother.  The role of mother-of-the-bride is often seen as a critical one, and if you are missing that, you may feel…

No Father to Walk You Down the Aisle?

No father-figure to walk you down the aisle?  Whether due to divorce, death, or you simply don’t have a relationship with your father, there are plenty of other options available. If you would prefer to be escorted, you can ask…

With Us In Spirit

A wedding is a joyful event that celebrates the union of two people who have found in each other a lifelong love. The ceremony symbolically affirms, and also legalizes the bond they share. And the party that follows is…