Mothers

Parents play an integral role at the wedding and in the planning of the wedding…



Mother of the Groom


Makes the first contact with the bride's family upon the engagement

Welcomes the bride's parents into her family and arranges a meeting

Participates in the planning stages where needed

Gives the bride her suggested guest list

Plans and hosts the wedding rehearsal dinner for the couple and their attendants

Chooses a dress after the bride's mother chooses hers that complements the style and colors of the wedding

Lights the unity candle during the ceremony that represents her family

Is escorted down the aisle by her son or an usher who's related to her

Greets the guests as part of the receiving line

Shares a mother/son dance

Shares a groom’s mother/groom’s father dance



Mother of the Bride


Helps the bride plan the wedding

Provides a copy of her suggested guest list to the bride

Helps plan seating arrangements for the guests

Chooses a dress for herself that complements the style and colors of the wedding

Informs the groom's mother of what she'll be wearing

Helps ensure the bride has all her attire and accessories for the wedding and her departure

Lights the unity candle

Greets the guests as part of the receiving line

Shares a bride’s mother/bride’s father dance

Shares a bride’s mother/groom’s dance

Acts as hostess during the reception