Des: Mothers of the Bride-Past and Present?
What is the mother of the brides primary responsibilites during the day of the wedding ceremony and reception?
Answers and Views:
Answer by molly
The mother of the bride is really THE hostess – she should be ensuring that the guests have a wonderful time. She should not be spending too much time with her daughter – the bride has attendants to “attend” to her.
If there are issues that need to be resolved at the reception – about the bar or the food – the mother of the bride should take care of that, just as if she was having a party at her house. She should also thank everyone for coming. all in all – be a good hostess.
Answer by spyrogirlkim
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Answer by Butterfly
At the ceremony she is honored so no responsibilities except for the lighting of the taper you will use to light your unity candle (only if you choose to do this, some couples have the candles already lit). She is also honored at the reception, but usually makes sure food trays are refilled if you are providing your own food. During the reception if you are going to do the father/daughter, mother/son dance it is customary for her to then dance with the father of the groom and then with your father. Hope this helps, Congratulations.
Answer by Lydia
I will never be a MOB, but hopefully someday a MOG!
However, for my wedding, my Mom held everything all together. Even with the best planning, she somehow did everything. She was the most gracious hostess, yet kept everything in place and running behind the scenes – from the ceremony to cleanup after the reception. Of course, there was lots of help, but she ran it all, very beautifully and masterfully. And the next day at her home, we had the gift opening and lunch, so she had to wait a whole another day to have a rest!
She was an absolutely amazing woman!
Talk to your daughter and see what kinds of things she wants you to do. I was the fourth of four girls to get married, so my mom knew what she was in for!
Good luck!
Answer by sannalee
Mother of the bride`s duties
6 months to go
Accompany bride to dress fittings.
Meet with the couple and the groom’s parents to compile guest list.
Help send out invitations and reply to responses.
Order stationery if needed.
Contact suppliers (catering, florists etc..) if asked.
2 months to go
Go shopping with the groom`s mother so that your outfits don`t clash with each other. This will also give you time to get to know each other properly
1 – 2 weeks to go
Visit hairdresser.
Confirm arrangements with suppliers.
Take delivery of the cake.
On the day
Early morning, collect flowers.
Ensure reception venue and caterer are on ready.
Help bride to dress.
Leave for church with the attendants.
Be the last guest to be seated at the ceremony.
Witness or perform signing of register.
Participate in the Recessional, escorted by the groom’s father.
Leave for the reception with groom’s father, after the couple and before the guests.
Reception duties
Participate in the receiving line.
Gather and store wedding gifts.
Ensure guests enjoy themselves.
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