Mother of the groom responsibilities

Answer 1

In the past, the Mother of the Groom was just supposed to show up on the wedding day, smile and take pictures with the wedding party. This is not the case anymore. The MOG has responsibilities and those responsibilities include:

• Upon receiving news of the impending nuptials, the MOG should initiate contact between the families and host a dinner or luncheon to introduce the groom's family to the bride's family
• Host the rehearsal dinner (the groom's family traditionally pays for this event).
• Create a list of guests from the groom's side to submit to the bride (remember to stick to the allotted number you are allowed to invite)
• Attend bridal showers and offer to help out in any way (cooking, setting up chairs, answering the phone to direct guests to the location, etc.). Don't forget to bring a gift!
• Recommend songs for the mother/son dance at the reception
• Help serve as a second point of contact if the bride needs an "in case of emergency" name on vendor contracts
• Greet guests in the receiving line and introduce friends and family to the bride and her family.
• Light the unity candle during the wedding ceremony
• Help make reservations for out-of-town guests on the groom's side, if the wedding takes place in the area where the groom's parents live

Remember that old traditional saying, about what the mother of the groom was supposed to do - "Show Up, Shut Up and Wear Beige". Not anymore! Today's MOG has a special function in the nuptials; nowadays, both moms take on a significant role in the wedding planning process.

Sylvia

Master Wedding Planner

"Weddings By Stephanie Marie"