With Mother’s Day this Sunday, this week I thought I would write a blog about Mother of the Brides and how my lovely Mum has been getting involved in my big day.
Upon researching the web as to the role of the Mother of the Bride, I came across some things that I hadn’t heard of!
Apparently the traditional role played in the past by the MoB included:
- setting up the guest list
- ordering stationery
- sending out invitations
- helping the bride choose her dress
- arrange and book the Reception
- hire the cars
- book the photographer
- draw up the seating plan
Now I’m sorry, but that to me sounds like it’s the MoB’s day rather than your own! Ben and I will be doing all of the above ourselves pretty much : )
I also wasn’t aware that apparently the MoB should always be the last to be seated at the ceremony.
If you continue to stick with tradition, the MoB should stand first in line to greet the guests as well as dance with the groom’s father after the first dance!
All these things to consider!
My lovely Mum has been nothing but helpful throughout the wedding planning process. As her first-born, she has been really excited about the whole thing and has come up with some great ideas along the way. She isn’t afraid to give her opinion about things and although we may not always agree, it’s great to have someone to bounce ideas off of.
When Ben and I first got engaged, I took her with us to 4 wedding venues to get her valued opinion. She was with me when I chose my wedding dress and has been with me to a couple of wedding fairs, braving the Bridezillas : )
The next thing I’ve involved her in is the guest list and we’ve just about finished that now!
The biggest challenge for her will come on the big day itself though. With the absence of my beloved Dad, Mum will be walking me down the aisle and I know that emotions will be running high. But I wouldn’t want anyone else by my side on our special day.
