Mother of the Groom

The mother of the groom her role will depending on her relationship with her future daughter-in-law, she may be asked to help in the wedding planning to some extent. 

At least she should be kept up to date about the style of the wedding so that she will know what to expect and how to dress.

 

Before the wedding

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• The grooms mum arranges a get-together with the bride's family after the engagement has been announced.

• Can help the bride and her parents put the announcements of the engagement and wedding in the local newspaper.

• Attends bridal showers held in the bride's honor.

• Consults with the bride's mum about clothing for the wedding.

• Hosts the rehearsal dinner. If she and the groom's father are divorced, either one or both of them can plan and pay for the rehearsal dinner.

During the ceremony

• The groom's mum should be seated in the front row on the groom's side.

• May light a candle from which the bride will later light a unity candle with her groom.

During the reception

• She stands in the receiving line with the bride and groom.

• May be announced at the reception after the bride's parents by ahead of the bridal party.

• Is seated at the bridal table.

• Dances with her son to a special song.

• Mingles with the guests.