Showing posts with label brides. Show all posts
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Sunday, May 24, 2026

A Wedding Day Message From A Mother in Heaven

A Wedding Day Message From A Mother in Heaven

I wrote and produced A Mother's Wedding Blessing from Heaven on May 20th, 2026, as part of my continuing wedding series collection of original songs and lyrics.

Over time, I've wanted this collection to reflect not only the joy and celebration surrounding weddings, but also the deeper emotions that so often exist quietly beneath the surface. Weddings are filled with love, hope, memories, family traditions, and sometimes heartbreak, too.

This particular song was inspired by daughters who are preparing for one of the most important days of their lives without their mother physically beside them.

I had previously written a song honoring fathers who had passed who would not be present for a wedding day, but I kept thinking about the mother-daughter bond and how uniquely deep that relationship can be. For many women, their mother is the person they imagined helping them choose a dress, calming their nerves, sharing tears of joy, and witnessing the beginning of a new chapter.

When that presence is missing, the loss can feel overwhelming.

With this song, I wanted to create something that could bring comfort during those moments. Here's the song as posted on the Lyrics About Life Facebook page.

Maybe it's played privately while getting ready for the ceremony. Maybe it becomes part of a bridal shower playlist, a quiet tribute during a wedding weekend, or simply a song a bride listens to alone when she needs to feel close to her mother again.

More than anything, I wanted the song to carry reassurance.

The heart of the message is that a mother's love does not disappear. In the lyrics, the mother watches over her daughter throughout the wedding journey. She sees the choices she's making, the emotions she's carrying, and the woman she has become.

One of the most important ideas I wanted to express is that every mother hopes for her daughter's happiness above all else. No mother wishes hardship upon her child. Deep down, every mother wants her daughter to find her own version of a fairy-tale ending: a life filled with love, safety, and happiness.

That thought became the emotional center of the song.

I also included reflections on childhood, because weddings often bring back memories of growing up, moments that suddenly feel close again. A wedding day can remind someone not only of who they are becoming, but also of where they came from and who helped shape them.

To every daughter experiencing this kind of loss, my heart truly goes out to you.

I hope A Mother's Wedding Blessing from Heaven brings even a small measure of peace and comfort, and reminds you that love does not end simply because someone is no longer physically here. On a day as meaningful as your wedding day, the bond between a mother and daughter can still be deeply felt in the quietest moments.

Sometimes love stays beside us in ways we cannot see, but still somehow feel.

Note: This song is also available on YouTube, but the version featured in this post is the final version that will be released to streaming services at the end of June 2026.

I made one small change before release by reducing the percussion near the end. The YouTube version still contains the earlier mix.

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Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Wedding Forward Website Reviewed

When A Wedding Is In Your Future

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Wedding Plans image courtesy of Pixabay.com
I thought that a review for a website for planning a wedding would be appropriate today. Here in the US and in many places of the world this article is being published on Christmas Day. Many men have chosen to "pop" the question to many a gal either on Christmas Eve or on the morning of Christmas. So, there are some weddings that will need to be planned. 

A truly awesome site to visit if a wedding is in your future is: Wedding Forward. As a soon to be bride you will find a plethora of ideas for every aspect of your special day. There are ideas for themes, dresses, hairstyles and so much more on this elegantly designed and easy to navigate website. 

A few of the categories that can be found on Wedding Forward are: 
  • Dresses & Attire
  • Flowers & Decor
  • Wedding Planning
  • Hair & Makeup
  • Photography & Video
You will see those top categories when you first land on the site but don't stop there! Scroll down the home page to find other very helpful categories to help you decide what you want for your wedding day. There are ideas for the music to be played, games to be played at your bachlorette party and tips about wedding vows. Ideas are shared for gifts and favors to be given to your wedding party and guests. Trending and traditional cakes are featured, too. There is also a convenient section with the Wedding Checklist that will be invaluable to you while planning your day to be the memorable event that you want it to be.  

If he just asked "will you" and you just responded with a thrilled and happy "yes", you should take some time to look over the website that will offer you some delightful and most helpful advice and ideas: Wedding Forward. The website can walk you forward from the time of his slipping that engagement ring on your finger to the moment that the words "I now pronounce you" are spoken. I feel certain that the ladies who contribute to the site will help take the stress out of the planning for you. 

Oh and I almost forgot to say, "Congratulations!" May your life be filled with joy and may you grow old together on one pillow.



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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Reviewing Bridal Bargains A Wedding Planner

Planning A Wedding On A Budget

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My youngest daughter is planning a wedding for this coming fall and so we have been looking at what all needs to be done before she and her happy fella actually walk down the aisle. My goodness the costs can add up very quickly if you are not careful. I read somewhere that the average wedding costs around $25,000 in the US. Well, her wedding has to fall way below the median number! Golly, my first husband and I didn't spend much more than that to buy our first home! 

I am pleased to say that my daughter is quite the little bargain hunter. She has always been that way; so, I know she will want to find ways to cut corners for the wedding, too. Her and her fiance have already said that they want a small ceremony but would like to have a huge reception. Even with a small ceremony the costs can add up rapidly with the gown and flowers for the church. 

I found this book and purchased it for my lovely little bride to be. She laughed and said, "Mom, you know me well!" She couldn't wait to get it home and start going through it from cover to cover. 

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Bridal Bargains: Secrets To Planning A Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget
is proving to be areal help as she starts to look seriously at planning her special day. Not only are there lists of all things to consider for the wedding but there are some really great questions to ask each of the different vendors that you might have for the different parts of the ceremony. Things like what to ask the photographer and the florist which are ideas you might not think of asking but could make a huge difference in the product you receive.  There are recommendations on how to save up to 40% on nationally advertised wedding gowns and also suggestions for websites where you can find bargains for gowns, flowers and even invitations. There are ideas for bargains for the honeymoon, too. 
Needless to say, my daughter is very happy with this book and is finding all sorts of ways that she can keep the costs at a minimum. I looked at other books for planning a wedding but for goodness sakes even some of those were outrageous in the pricing for just the book. When my eyes fell on this title, I immediately took it from the shelf and thumbed through it. I knew there was no need to look any further, as it was perfect for my daughter. 

I also felt good in knowing that this book is in it's 11th revision so it must be pretty popular with a lot of brides. I noticed in one of the reviews that a gal said she used the book to plan her wedding and now gifts it to her friends when they become engaged. Sounds like she found it just as helpful and my daughter is finding it. 



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