A wedding: The focus is often on the couple, but the celebration of two people coming together is an experience that touches just about every human being across the earth. Spanning cultures, heritages, communities, identities and languages, weddings are a universal experience. While the emphasis is on the couple (and rightfully so), there’s something to be said for viewing weddings through the eyes of your loved ones, supporters and witnesses. Across these pages, you’ll see nuptials from alternate perspectives, as The Knot editors share their reflections about weddings.
The Best Advice I Gave My Son and His Fiancée
THIS MOTHER OF THE GROOM DISCOVERED A COLLABORATIVE SWEET SPOT WHILE PLANNING.
BY DIANE HALL
I’ve dedicated my career to the wedding industry, including many years as a magazine publisher and now as an editorial strategist for The Knot. Needless to say, I’ve seen plenty of wedding trends come and go over my 40-year career, but one thing remains constant: Couples want to express themselves and celebrate their love with friends and family in their own distinct way.
I DECIDED MY ROLE WOULDN’T BE, “YOU SHOULD DO THIS OR THAT,” BUT TO USE MY EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT THEIR DECISIONS…WHEN ASKED.
In 2022, my son, Ryan, confided to me and my husband that he planned to propose to his partner, Brittany, during a trip to Italy. We were ecstatic. They are so well suited for one another—we knew this was a good match. He was also the first grandchild to get married
