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Month: July 2026

MOG Comic Strip Episode 11 mother of the groom dealing with wedding drama and family text messages

Wedding Drama: What To Do When It Kicks In

Posted on July 30, 2026July 28, 2026 by joyfulmother

No matter how perfect a wedding seems on the outside, wedding drama has a way of finding the cracks. Maybe it’s a last minute change to the timeline. Maybe it’s a comment in the family group chat that stings more than it should. Whatever the source, if you’re the mother of the groom, you’ve probably…

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bride and future mother-in-law planning wedding together

10 Real Ways to Include His Mom in Your Wedding (Without Giving Up Control)

Posted on July 28, 2026 by joyfulmother

Everyone tells you to “include her.” Your mom says it. Your maid of honor says it. Even the wedding blogs say it. But nobody tells you what it actually looks like. What does “including her” mean when you’re the one who has to plan a hundred things by a certain date? This post is going…

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Mother of the groom reviewing budget notes and expense checklist at kitchen table with coffee

Mother of the Groom Expenses Nobody Warns You About

Posted on July 23, 2026July 22, 2026 by joyfulmother

No one gives you all the rules when you become the mother of the groom. There’s no orientation packet, no welcome email, and definitely no warning about the mother of the groom expenses that show up somewhere between “congratulations” and the actual wedding day. You say yes before you know what you’re saying yes to….

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Mother of the Groom Dress Shopping: Should You Go Alone or Bring Backup?

Posted on July 21, 2026August 21, 2026 by joyfulmother

Mother of the groom dress shopping brings up more questions than you might expect. Who do you bring along with you – and does it even matter? You might assume you’ll bring your best friend, your sister (I have three!) or someone else who knows something about fashion. This trip is different than any other…

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Comic strip Episode 9 showing a mother of the groom finding out wedding plans were made without her

Before You React: 7 Things to Do When You Feel Left Out

Posted on July 16, 2026 by joyfulmother

Every mother of the groom feeling left out during wedding planning has asked the same question: did everyone know but me? It’s largely up to the bride and her mother to plan the wedding, but the mother of the groom is often involved too. Her involvement might revolve around guests, venues, invitations, or any number…

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