So as the Mother of the Bride what should be doing in the run-up to the wedding?? See below for some quick tips and guides;
1. Emotional Support and Guidance
- Provide Emotional Support: Be there to listen, provide advice, and reassure your daughter during the planning process.
- Offer Guidance: Share your experiences and suggestions but respect her decisions.
2. Planning Assistance
- Attend Key Appointments: Join your daughter for dress fittings, venue visits, and meetings with vendors if invited.
- Help with Research: Assist in researching vendors, venues, and service providers.
- Manage Guest List: Help compile and organize the guest list and track RSVPs.
3. Financial Contributions
- Budget Discussions: Participate in discussions about the budget and offer financial contributions if possible.
- Manage Payments: Assist in tracking and managing payments to vendors.
4. Outfit Coordination
- Choose Your Outfit: Select your own wedding attire, coordinating with the mother of the groom if necessary.
- Assist Bride: Help the bride choose her dress and accessories if she wishes.
5. Hosting and Organizing Events
- Host Pre-Wedding Events: Organize or co-host events like the bridal shower or engagement party.
- Coordinate Rehearsal Dinner: Work with the groom’s family to plan and host the rehearsal dinner.
6. Logistics and Arrangements
- Accommodations: Help arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests and family members.
- Transportation: Assist in organizing transportation for the wedding party and guests.
7. Wedding Day Preparations
- Emergency Kit: Prepare a wedding day emergency kit with essentials like safety pins, tissues, makeup, and snacks.
- Final Touches: Help with last-minute preparations and ensure everything is set for the big day.
8. Ceremony and Reception Duties
- Processional: Know your role in the wedding processional.
- Greeting Guests: Help greet and welcome guests as they arrive.
- Speech/Toast: Prepare and deliver a heartfelt speech or toast if you feel comfortable doing so.
9. Communication and Coordination
- Vendor Liaison: Act as a point of contact for vendors on the wedding day to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Coordinate with Wedding Planner: Work closely with the wedding planner or coordinator.
10. Personal Care
- Self-Care: Ensure you take care of yourself amidst the busy schedule.
- Relaxation: Take time to relax and enjoy the moments leading up to the wedding.
11. Special Touches
- Family Traditions: Incorporate family traditions and heirlooms into the wedding if the bride wishes.
- Personal Gifts: Consider giving your daughter a special gift or keepsake to commemorate the day.
12. Post-Wedding Responsibilities
- Assist with Cleanup: Help with post-wedding cleanup and packing.
- Follow-Up: Assist the couple in writing and sending out thank-you notes to guests and vendors.
By focusing on these tasks, the mother of the bride can play a crucial and supportive role in ensuring the wedding planning process is smooth and enjoyable for her daughter.
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