Basics on Mother of the Bride
Mother's look forward to many milestones in their daughters lives from learning to read, their first dates, learning to drive, and getting married. Mother's of the bride play a large part in the traditions of the wedding ceremony and reception.
Most Mother's envision what their daughter's wedding will include for such an important time in life. The Mother of the Bride traditionally has responsibilities for the planning, financial responsibility, and assisting in the wedding.
- The parents of the bride usually
host an engagement party for the future bride and groom a few months
after the couple becomes engaged. This party is the way that the
family announces the upcoming nuptials. The engagement party is a
more intimate celebration and should include guests from both
families, and friends. - The mother of the bride will
assist the bride in making decisions about the location of the
wedding ceremony and reception. Depending on certain family
traditions, the mother should offer suggestions to the bride and
groom, allowing the new couple to decide on what wedding they want
to have. - The mother of the bride should
coordinate her attire for the wedding taking into consideration the
bridesmaids dresses and the mother of the grooms attire. - Schedule appointments for the
bride to visit ceremony locations, and reception locations. - Assist the bride and groom with
options concerning florists, music, caterers, and decorations. - Assist in addressing and mailing
invitations once the event is scheduled. - Help the bride and groom recording
RSVP responses for the wedding. Providing a final count to the
locations at least one week prior to the wedding. - Be supportive and flexible for the
bride as the wedding day approaches. There are so many emotions
during such a special event that being there for your daughter is
priceless. - On the morning of the wedding
spend some special time with your daughter sharing old stories from
her childhood. - The mother of the bride is
escorted down the aisle by a male family member right before the
bride comes in and is seated on the left side of the ceremony. - Both sets of parents stand in the
receiving line with the bride and groom, welcoming and thanking
guests. - Remember to enjoy this incredible
day that your daughter becomes a wife.