Cheryl Barker Quotes

“You’ve spent her whole life holding her. Whether cradled in your arms as a baby or wrapped in your embrace as a young woman, she’s been yours to have and to hold, Mother of the Bride—until now.”

“Chronicle your adventures with photos - for yourself and for your daughter. Have a camera handy during all wedding planning sessions and outings.”

“Honest but gentle communication from the beginning is key.”

“The first time you see your grown-up little miss looking back at you from a sea of white chiffon or beaded satin glory, indeed your heart will skip a beat. You’ll find yourself blinking back tears. ”

“Let go of your daughter with grace and you’ll find her calling on you with joy.”

“Let her see your joy at spreading the news of her engagement, and be sure she hears you rave about the new ring on her finger.”

“These are the things that make it real. The things that bring it home.”

“That elusive someday has suddenly become now. Your little girl—your jewel—is going to be a bride.”

“Don’t try to sidestep it. Embrace it. Then, Mother of the Bride, find your smile and get back to the fun!”

“Once a woman becomes a mother of the bride, I doubt one exists who can turn off her details switch and get a solid night’s sleep.”

“One of the best gifts you can give you you daughter as a mother of the bride is to make her feel special.”

“Jump right in and kick off your journey together with bridal magazines and planners, and above all, get out there and start the quest for the dress.”

“If you find yourself feeling unparalleled happiness and unexpected sadness at the same time.”

“Now the time has come to let her go, to let her begin her own family and pledge her allegiance to another.”

“The wedding-planning front will turn serious soon enough. For now, put first things first. Celebrate. Have fun!”

“It’s funny how the mother of the bride’s life undergoes an overnight transformation.”

“In the meantime, keep a small spiral notebook, a pen, and a little flashlight on your bedside table, and jot down things as they come to you.”

“Gift yourself with a journal for your own notes. For extra fun, find it in one of the wedding colors.”

“Don’t get bogged down in wedding planning too quickly. First have fun. Celebrate!”

“Implement whatever organizational system works best for you, but then be sure to review your to-do list at least once a week.