I've been the MOG twice now and have two more weddings down the road where again I'll be the MOG. I have a close relationship with my beautiful daughter-in-laws and at the time, I never ever expected to be in the bridal suite before the wedding ceremony. Unless one is invited, this is a special time for the bride to be with her mother and and her girlfriends. I know this not only out of common sense or non-specified etiquette, but because I too, once was a bride and I remember those tender moments with my mom. However, while some would suggest that I cherish this time with my son, having raised four boys, this testosterone-filled room isn't necessarily the best place for the MOG either. I dropped in for pictures while I pinned on my son's boutonniere, but knowing "my men" realized that my presence was dampening the pre-game like atmosphere (you moms of boys know what I'm talking about). If you are requiring the MOG to be at the venue hours before the ceremony, as I was for pictures, it would be nice to have a room prepared for her to relax in while waiting for the wedding to begin; rather than her hanging out in the lobby, sitting on a pew, or hiding out in the bathroom. (I understand that for some of you, creating a space for the MOG would be the perfect way to keep her out of the way). Unbeknownst to me, my son and his bride had a room prepared for me since I had traveled from out of town and would be waiting hours before family and friends would be arriving to keep me company. I'm a no fuss kind of mom and felt grateful to walk into a room with a comfy oversize chair, ottoman, Kurig and my favorite coffee flavors, movies, snacks, water, and magazines. A make-up mirror had been placed in the room for me to freshen my face and my precious future daughter-in-law left me a meaningful note. I was all alone for hours, waiting for my family who were coming in from out of town, yet I felt very welcomed without intruding on the couple's exciting time with their respective wedding parties; especially the bride and her mom. You don't have to be elaborate with the details, but making the MOG feel a part of the family is a nice gesture especially since most of the time, she doesn't really belong in either room. Just something to consider:)