Mother of the Groom

It’s common knowledge that the mother of the bride is there to run the show with her daughter. At times you might even feel sidelined as secret meetings are held and decisions made without your consent. Are you a guest or is this your wedding? But if you think you’ve been marginalized, imagine how your own mother must feel. You may be her only child or her first to get married; made even tougher if she has no daughters. This is her child’s wedding and she’s barely even a dayplayer. Assuming you have a pretty good relationship with your mother, Groom Groove suggests that you and your bride attempt to get her involved and feel a part. While the mother of the groom might not be part of larger decisions such as choosing the bride’s dress or the ceremony location, she will probably want to be involved in some of the more traditional aspects of her role, including hosting the rehearsal dinner and helping you to arrange transportation for out-of-town guests. Any time you and your bride feel comfortable asking her for her input on other decisions will probably help to make her feel included.  And yes, keeping the folks on your side of the aisle happy is one of your unspoken duties. Best of luck!