" The first time you see your grown-up little miss looking back at you from a sea of white chiffon or beaded satin glory, indeed your heart will skip a beat. You’ll find yourself blinking back tears. That elusive someday has suddenly become now. Your little girl—your jewel—is going to be a bride. "

― Cheryl Barker , Mother of the Bride: Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride