Planning a wedding without your mom

Just know she is apart of you and is walking next to you every moment of the way . She loves you and is your angel . Try to see if a close family friend or sister can help you in areas where she normally would.

I am so sorry OP! I didn't lose my mom but she is not taking party in the planning process due to being unsupportive of my relationship. Do you have close girlfriends or other family to surround and be there for you during this time? You are in the home stretch. In your case, just know that she will be there in spirit and love nothing more than to be with you every step of the way. Sending up prayers and good thoughts your way.

I understand your pain I broke down by myself a week after I got engaged and feel myself getting sad when I'm making plans!!! I just try to think of the happy times I shared with my mom and know that her presence is near!

I am planning without my mom, and there's been some really tough days. I lost her 7 years ago. I try to smile through it, and think of how excited she wouldve been if she was here!

Yes. I do not have many relatives, nor do I have many friends. I was in foster care, and my birth mother will not be attending my wedding as she is not invited.

There were so many times during the planning of our wedding and of course during that I would think about my mom, wishing so much she could be there in person. Each time, I would just take a breath and think about something funny she would probably say or just think about how she walks with me in spirit. It is hard, but always focusing on the positive about her and the positive about the friends and family that were here in person got me through each moment.

Oh, honey I know there's nothing that I can say or do to take away what you're feeling. A wedding is a special time in a woman's life and it's natural to want your mom by your side physically. Our loved ones never truly leave us. She is by your side through every step of your wedding. Hugs to you, dear!

I know how you feel, OP. My mom passed away a little over a year before I got married and it was really tough not having her during the planning process. She had such good tastes in decorating and fashion and I knew she would have helped me a lot in picking the right dress, the right centerpieces, etc.

It was such a comfort that my aunt (her sister) was with me dress shopping and we both cried our eyes out when I came out of the dressing room with THE DRESS! We know my mom would have chosen exactly that dress.

Just know that she is watching from up there and that she loves you and is happy for you...

I haven't lost my mom but I did lose my grandmother last year. And I keep putting off planning my wedding because it's not the same without her. But I know my grandma is around and planning with me.

Thank you everyone. I have tons of family and friends who are willing to help with everything and so far they have been a huge help. I just don't know how to say I'm missing my mom. I also want to do a table for her and even thinking about it makes me upset. I just want her here with me. I know she's watching everything and would be sad to know I am missing her this much but I can't help it ??

Yeah my mother died 3 years ago and I miss her so much.

It's just such an exciting time in our lives and the one person that's supposed to fight with us, nag us, help us, plan with us, support us, and cry happy tears with and for us, isn't there. Even though getting engaged and getting ready to spend the rest of your life with the person you love is such a joyous time, it also highlights the loss and opens wounds.

As others have said, just know she was with you yesterday, she's with you now, she'll be with you tomorrow, and she'll be with you on your wedding day and beyond. Angel's eyes see what the heart feels, so know she is experiencing all that love and happiness with you. **hugs**

So sorry you are going through this!! Embrace the help of your family!! You mentioned you don't know how to say I'm missing my mom? Open up to one of them and let them support you I am sure they already know!! Sending hugs!

Sorry to hear you're going through this

You should definitely do something at the wedding for her.

I guess I'm taking my mom for granted. She's still alive & we have a good relationship, but she's not helping me plan the wedding other than financially (although she did go dress shopping with me to two stores). I honestly would rather plan on my own and it's been easy so far.

Gotta go hug my mom now (virutally though, since she lives a couple hours away)