Parents: Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride!
By Sarah Carlos
So, your little girl is all grown up and getting married! I know for many of you, that is hard to believe. Congratulations! While this is a very exciting time in your lives and the in lives of the betrothed, planning a wedding can definitely be a tricky process for many parents. Parents obviously care for their children; therefore, they want to be involved, show they care, but they don’t want to be too
Experts recommend the best thing parents can do when conflicts arise is to take a deep breath, a step back, and value this experience for what it really is: a piece of history between you and your child. You are expanding your family; this is the beginning of a new adventure for your children, so value every moment.
For some, the thought of planning a wedding on their own is too complicated, too overwhelming. For these parents and brides, hiring a professional wedding planner to handle every little detail makes the most sense. Brides and parents are able to truly enjoy themselves, relax, and any potential power struggles and discomfort diminish.
There are going to be bumps in the road. You won’t agree on absolutely everything, whether it’s the ceremony location, vows, tablecloths, or flowers. Just remember to value the time spent together planning this event, hire a professional to make the whole process easier on everyone, and remember why you are here in the first place: to support and to plan one of the most important days in your daughter’s life.
Photographs by David Wright Photography
