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Author: joyfulmother

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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Mother of the groom handling uninvited wedding guests at a family wedding event

Uninvited Wedding Guests: A Mother of the Groom’s Guide to Handling It

Posted on July 10, 2026July 9, 2026 by joyfulmother

Uninvited wedding guests have a way of showing up right when you least expect it. Someone brings a date nobody approved. A relative shows up to the rehearsal dinner without a word to anyone. Suddenly you’re standing there trying to figure out what to do, and the event is already underway. If you’re a mother…

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The Wedding Dress Code Guide Every Mother of the Groom Needs

Posted on July 9, 2026July 7, 2026 by joyfulmother

You get the invitation and it does not come with a wedding code dress guide.  Right there under the ceremony details is one line that can send you into a full research spiral: the dress code. Cocktail attire. Black tie optional. Garden party chic. It sounds simple until you actually try to shop for it….

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Choosing Your Mother of the Groom Entrance Song for the Reception [FREEBIE DOWNLOAD]

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by joyfulmother

If you just found out you and your husband get your own entrance song at the reception, you might be feeling two things at once. Excited, and a little panicked. Choosing a mother of the groom entrance song is one of those small decisions that can feel bigger than it is, especially when you are…

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Mother of the groom sitting thoughtfully at kitchen table thinking about family boundaries during wedding planning

You’re Not Overstepping, You’re Just Not Sure Where the Line Is

Posted on July 6, 2026 by joyfulmother

You send a text about the wedding and then immediately wonder if you should have waited. You have an idea for the rehearsal dinner and hesitate before bringing it up. You catch yourself asking, more than once a week, “am I doing too much right now?” If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. A…

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