Customer Reviews

The Knot Guide For The Mother of the Bride

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I bought this book as a gift for my mother, who is as excited as I am about my upcoming wedding. I had hoped that I could use it to help us figure out our roles in planning the event. I read the book myself before giving it to her, however, and decided to sell it instead of give it. I found the advice on primping, shopping, and party-planning was impractical for me; more suited to a trendy socialite and Mom, than a practical girl who loves the soulful simple life.

My mom had so many questions about what she was supposed to do as the MOB, so I purchased this book for her. She LOVES it! I have not read it, but she is always referring to it. She says that it addresses all sorts of issues and had been extremely helpful. She has recommended it for one of her friends who is also a MOB.

I bought this book for my Mom as a guide. After looking through it I returned it the next day. It was published in 2006 but you wouldn't know that by the information it gives. It tells the mother that she is the one dealing with the vendors. In my personal situation, mom is having nothing to do with vendors, my fiance and I will be the ones meeting and choosing. The book leaves the groom out a lot, leaving decisions up to mom and bride and to take groom into consideration. Towards the end of the book there is a day of schedule, telling the mother to "gently wake your daughter." Other information about what to wear was useful, but could be found online. I found this book really outdated and returned it right away.

Very helpful book... my only daughter's wedding planning was a blast and it gave me great tips on what my role was in the whole process. I've already loaned it out to 2 other friends as well!!!

I purchased this book for my mother shortly after my engagement. The book is well-written and easy to navigate and read. For what it is and the price, it is a decent purchase.

What this book does right is etiquette. It has great advice to make sure that you stay on Emily Post's good side without becoming too overwhelmed with all the wedding morays.

What this book does poorly is assume you're throwing a $50,000 fete and that all your friends are dying to be your assistants. It's advice about the affair-itself can be a bit overblown.

If you're having a very high-end function or are a person of means, please consult this book until the binding tears. But, if you, like me, are having an elegant event on a realistic budget with friends who have realistic schedules, then this book will be underused.

Take it from someone who knew virtually nothing about weddings and what part a Mother has in them...this book saved the day for me!

Got this for my mom after getting engaged last month. At first I wasn't sure that she would be into it - but it's perfect and she loves it. It offers lots of helpful advice from planning an engagement party to how to buy a dress for the wedding. 5 stars!

I bought this as a gift for my mom to help her get into the process of my wedding and to help her feel more involved ... and she loves this book! I would reccomend it to anyone :-)

This was wonderful to give to my mom! She loved it and so did I because it has some great advice.

The book came quickly, and I feel like it was a great value for my money.