New Delhi, Sept. 14 --

As usually happens, with all the focus on the happy bride, the mother of the bride's absolutely central supporting role is often overlooked. As nerve-wracking and confusing as it is to be a bride on her own big day, spare a thought for the mother of the bride who experiences a plethora of discombobulating emotions herself ! The skills involved in wedding management may seem daunting and put you into a tailspin: financial wizardry, project management, complete unflappability, high-level diplomacy and unlimited patience, but though you want to do the politically correct thing in all spheres, it's worth taking lots of deep breaths and having a broad repertoire of conciliatory remarks to ensure there are no big fall-o...