Duties of the Mother of the Bride

The dream that you have often envisioned for your daughter is about to take place — your daughter is getting married! This may create a mixture of emotions for you. And yes, you may be asked to pay for a large portion of the event but try to keep in mind that it is your daughter’s day. It is her wedding that you are trying to make happen.

As the mother of the bride it is usually your responsibility to:

• Help choose the wedding gown
• Planning of the ceremony details
• Hosting the engagement party
• Putting the engagement announcement in the newspaper
• Putting together the guest list and invitations
• Selecting your dress and making sure that it goes well with the mother of the groom’s dress
• Walking down the aisle with one of the groomsmen and being seated in the first pew
• Attending pre-wedding functions, rehearsals and showers
• Being the hostess at the reception and do a lot of the planning including the menu and music
• Be the first person in the receiving line

More than likely your most important role is to offer emotional support for your daughter and to help her in making decisions to make this her perfect day.