The Job Of The Mother Of The Groom

The mother of the groom has a fine line when it comes to the planning and executing of the wedding. There are some very important things that she should do, but her role is largely dictated by the role that her son and her soon to be daughter in law encourage her to play.

Here are some of her responsibilities according to etiquette.

- The most important role is to congratulate. The mother of the groom should call the bride's parents and congratulate and introduce herself to them.

Announcing how happy she is for the couple, she may want to invite them to dinner at her home or out to a special dinner. A formal get together or an informal one, it is important to get together with them.

- The Guest List. The mother of the groom should work with the bride and groom to determine what the right amount of guests should be. Should there be a limit; the groom's mother should insure that she meets this limit. Providing a complete and accurate guest list quickly is essential.

- The Dress. The mother of the bride should select her gown first. The mother of the groom should match hers in style and in color. While it does not have to be exactly the same, it should coordinate. It should not match the bride or the bridesmaids.

- Out of Town Guests. The mother of the groom should provide for out of town guests that are on the groom's side. Making accommodations and transportation available to them is her job.

- The Rehearsal Dinner. The mother of the groom is responsible for the hosting of the rehearsal dinner. She should invite everyone that plays a role in the ceremony and should at least include his or her significant other. Children may also be invited. As for the type of dinner that it is, this is up to her. She can select an informal get together or a more elaborate dinner.

- Introduce the family and friends on the groom's side to the bride and her mother. This is usually done in the reception line.

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