The role of the Bride's Mother
- Attends the wedding rehearsal
- Arranges press announcements
- Compiles the guest list in consultation with the bridegroom’s family
- Sends invitations and lists replies
- Looks after gift list
- Makes a list of guests for the ushers
- Attends the signing of the register
- Acts as hostess for the day
- Leaves the church on the arm of the bridegroom’s father
- The first in the receiving line
- Sends cake to those unable to attend