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.
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Before the wedding
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.