Duties of Mother of the Bride
Being the mother of the bride brings happiness and cherished memories. It also brings certain duties that the mother of the bride traditionally does for her daughter and her fiance.
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Research Locations
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The mother of the bride assists in or sometimes does all the research to find a location of the wedding. She also helps in finding a location for the reception.
Organization
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A mother of the bride works closely with the wedding coordinator in keeping things organized. This involves things such as gathering information for foods, flowers, music, and so forth, and giving the information to the coordinator and bride to make the final decisions. In addition, as each thing is finished and choices are made, the mother of the bride keeps records and receipts organized.
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Wedding Dress
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Shopping with her daughter, the bride, for her wedding dress is a cherished tradition. The mother assists in picking a dress and with any fittings. She also assists with accessories and, if the bride wishes, choosing the bridesmaid's dress style.
Guest List
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The bride's mother is generally the one that follows up on the guest list. She keeps records of who has replied to RSVP's. Using this information she will make a final guest list. She may also choose a guest book for guest signatures as a keepsake for the bride and groom.
Rehearsals
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Rehearsal dinners and a wedding rehearsal are often responsibilities of bride's mother. She finds locations, handles meal plans, organization, seating and other details.
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