The engagement. Start spreading the news! ; Careful sharing with social media ; Communication with the bride ; Whose wedding is it? ; Engagement party ; Getting organized
Meeting his family. Your new son-in-law ; Meeting his family ; The mother of the groom ; Planning with his family ; Rehearsal dinner etiquette ; Family traditions
Money matters. Bride's family: traditional expenses ; The groom's family ; Budget for today's weddings ; Finding the money ; Destination wedding expenses ; Post-wedding expenses ; Gratuity basics
Your responsibilities. Traditional MOB responsibilities ; What's expected of you and when ; How to avoid the pushy MOB label ; Keeping dad in the loop ; Above and beyond ; Wedding planners and family help ; Nontraditional wedding basics
Wedding planning 411. Your timeline and plan ; Eco-friendly options ; Ceremony and reception basics ; Photography and videography ; Entertainment ; Flowers and ďcor ; Transportation ; Accommodations ; Details
The savvy social media MOB. Using social media gracefully ; Guest considerations ; Wedding, health, and fashion blogs ; Pinterest ; Facebook ; Instagram ; Twitter ; Tumblr ; Google+ ; Wedding apps for the big day ; "Unplugged" weddings
Let the )other) parties begin!. Party-planning basics ; Stifle those comments, mom ; Bridal shower ; Bridesmaids' luncheon ; Bachelorette party ; Welcome reception and rehearsal ; Post-wedding reception ; Brunch ; Speech hints and tips
Dressing the part. Simple rules for yourself ; The perfect dresss- where is it? ; The brides's dress ; Buyer be very wary ; MOB beauty and pampering
Delicate situations. Family dynamics ; An ex-family reunion ; Step right up, calling all stepmothers! ; Keeping the peace ; Special roles ; Second weddings ; Same-sex weddings
The guest list. One for you, and one for me ; Who's in, who's out ; The second wedding ; The B list ; Selecting the invitations ; Putting it all together
Where and how to save money. The ground rules ; Flower power ; The dresses ; The bar tab ; The invitations ; Going green ; Other ways to save
Wedding-day-overview. Be prepared ; Pre-wedding preparations ; Flowers? check! ; Off to the ceremony ; The interim ; The reception ; "Hostess with the mostest" ; Toasting basics
The best mother-in-law ever. Thank-you notes ; The newlyweds' attitude ; Last but not least.