Mother of the Bride
Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the BrideBy Cheryl Barker
Length4h 12m
About this audiobook
Mothers in today's world wear many hats and struggle to keep the stress in their lives at manageable levels. Add the delightful but demanding new hat of mother of the bride (MOB) to the roles they are already juggling, and you have a host of middle-aged moms pushed to their limits, in desperate need of an empathetic voice and moments of nourishing relaxation.
While trying to maintain life as they knew it before their daughter's big announcements, MOBs are called upon to magically morph into wedding planners, help their daughters navigate the journey to the altar, and establish new and loving relationships with their prospective sons- in-law and their families. With all focus, financial and otherwise, dedicated to the brides and the weddings themselves, the needs of mothers of the bride are overlooked.
Mother of the Bride will help MOBs step away from the hurried pace of daily life complicated by a demanding new role. It will offer them the refreshment found in discovering community as they take time for themselves—time to be encouraged, to gain helpful insight and practical tips, and to enjoy the feminine beauty of a book designed just for them.
Through essays featuring relevant quotes or Scriptures, personal stories, nuggets of wisdom, simple suggestions for personal pampering, journaling opportunities, communication aids, and practical tips for wedding planning,
Mother of the Bride will nurture the all-important but too often neglected mother of the bride.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 4.6 (42)
Includes Goodreads
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length4 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 1, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Acknowledgments
31. It’s Official: Let the Squeals Begin!
42. First Things First: Start with Fun
53. Sleep—What’s That? The MOB Brain Stuck in Overdrive
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64. When God Is Your Wedding Planner: Finding the Ultimate Coordinator
75. Whose Wedding Is This? Finding a Balance
86. To Have and To Hold … Until She Gets Married
97. Keeping Secrets: Fun but Serious Business
108. Mother of the Bride: No Job for a Weakling
119. Father of the Bride: Make Room for Daddy
1210. The Man of Her Dreams Becomes Your Son: Coming to Grips with the Groom
1311. Bye–Bye, Comfort Zone: Diving into Unfamiliar Waters
1412. Lean on Me: The MOB’s Support Team
1513. Just Because You Love Her: Going Above and Beyond
1614. Life Goes On Too? It’s Not All about the Wedding
1715. Be Very Careful: No Do-Overs for the MOB
1816. When Dreams Become Disasters: The Dreaded Horror Stories
1917. The MOB Dress: Time to Splurge on You
2018. A Day to Remember: Getting a Sneak Peak
2119. Shower Her with Fun: Time for Some Joy
2220. Coming Down the Homestretch: Make a List and Hang On
2321. And Then There Were Tears: Expect a Meltdown
2422. Letting It Unfold: Enjoy the Wedding Weekend
2523. Basking in the Joy: A Mother of the Bride Gives Thanks
26Wedding Vendor Worksheets Introduction
27Ceremony Venue Worksheet
28Questions to Ask Ceremony Venue’s References
29Reception Venue Worksheet
30Questions to Ask Reception Venue’s References
31Photographer Worksheet
32Questions to Ask Photographer’s References
33Caterer Worksheet
34Questions to Ask Caterer’s References
35Wedding Cake Baker Worksheet
36Questions to Ask Wedding Cake Baker’s References
37Florist Worksheet
38Questions to Ask Florist’s References
39Videographer Worksheet
40Questions to Ask Videographer’s References
41DJ or Live Entertainment Worksheet
42Questions to Ask DJ’s or Live Entertainment’s References
43Wedding Planner Worksheet
44Questions to Ask Wedding Planner’s References
45About the Author
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