I had 2 placenta abruptions with my last 2 kids, first child they didnt know till after she was born and the placenta came out in 2 pieces, and my second child was born at 36 weeks, and we almost lost her. 4 days ago I started gushing blood and had contractions, I thought I miscarried.
It is not customary for the groom's mother to give a gift to the bride, but on some occasions the groom's mother may have a piece of jewelry, etc., that she may want her new daughter-in-law to have. The groom's mother and father give a wedding gift and it can either be money or a gift.
They should arrange a pre-wedding get-together with the bride's parents, at their home or in a restaurant. Also, they traditionally host the rehearsal dinner. If the parents of the groom are from out of town, the bride's mother may suggest a site or caterer. However, the groom's parents are still invited to the rehearsal dinner even if they do not host it. These may include the engagement and wedding rings, marriage license, clergy fees, corsages, boutonnieres, bride's bouquet, usher's gifts, liquor, music and honeymoon.