Mother of the Bride Duties

Mother of the bride duties can be altered based on traditions of a particular culture.  Traditions change through the years because we change as people. According to tradition, the mother of the bride acts as the hostess. Her duties vary based on whether the wedding is being held in or out of town.

Mom and the bride to be both keep tabs on the guest list and the amount of people coming to the wedding. Mom can act as liaison for those performing professional chores like the flowers and cake delivery. This is usually the case unless she hires a wedding planner. Mother may also help the bride select her wardrobe for the entire day.

The bride chooses whether the mom comes with her to choose her wedding dress as well. It would be really tough for the bride not to include Mom in that process but it’s still her choice. Mom is not invited to all pre-wedding parties.

She will attend the showers but, generally not invited to the Bridesmaid’s Lunch or the Bachelorette party.

Mom can keep track of wedding gifts that pour in and might even give advice on the gift registry etiquette.  She might find reception venues, photographers, florists, caterers and any other professional service needed to make the big day a success.

Mom might run errands as they pop up which might include: Following up on invitations, addressing and mailing announcements, taking care of change of address cards and day of the wedding invitation announcements. A close friend or a bridesmaid could also step in to help out with some of the duties as well.

Mother may give the bride jewelry owned by family members from years past. Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.

She may even accompany the bride down the aisle depending on the cultural traditions that apply.  If she doesn’t walk the bride down the aisle, she is the last to be seated by her son or the head usher.

She serves as a hostess and sits at a place of honor at the parents table. She will mill around to make sure everyone is having a good time and will stay to the end of the reception until all guests have left the building.

Mother of the bride duties can be trumped by Mom adding to or taking away from her list of things to do. Ask Mom nicely if you want her to fulfill all of her duties

Congratulations on your Wedding!

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