Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Wedding Wednesday: Knowing Your Role (Part 3)

Previously, I briefly explained the wedding party roles of the Matron of Honor, Best Man, Bridesmaids, Groomsmen/Ushers, and the Bride’s parents. This week I will dive into the basic roles of the Groom’s parents. Please keep in mind this is a very basic description of what each member of the wedding party is responsible for and can vary from wedding to wedding.

Groom’s Parents (Collectively)

· Helps prepare the guest list for the bride and her family

· Selects attire that compliments the Mother of the Bride

· Plans and pays for the rehearsal dinner

· Can witness the signing of the marriage license

Groom’s Mother

· Arranges accommodations for out-of-town guests

· Dance with the groom during the mother/son dance

Groom’s Father

· Selects attire that compliments the groom’s attire

· Offers a toast at the rehearsal dinner

This information is brief and should be used as a starting point on what to expect from the groom’s parents. Next week, I will go into greater detail of the Ushers' role.

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