Responsibilities of Mother of the Groom
/The mother of the groom role will definitely depend 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
- 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
- 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.
