| Generally speaking, the mother of the groom | | | | extensive alterations, and one that fits perfectly |
| (MOG) is responsible for coordinating her wedding | | | | but doesn't suit her figure type. An objective |
| attire with that of the bride's mother. She is also | | | | opinion is usually well received during such an |
| responsible for hosting the rehearsal dinner at her | | | | emotional time. |
| home, a restaurant or hotel. | | | | - The MOG can be very helpful in addressing |
| If she has the time, resources, and desire, she | | | | invitations, going to the post office, keeping track |
| can also have a tremendous influence on the | | | | of the groom's relatives by phone and by mail. |
| outcome of the entire wedding and reception. If | | | | - Wedding favors and place cards can be time |
| the bride's mother is deceased, or her attendants | | | | consuming to prepare. The groom's mother can |
| are flying in at the last moment, the mother of | | | | pitch in, or even offer to help select some of the |
| the groom can offer to step in and be helpful in | | | | more practical wedding favors available today |
| five important ways. | | | | such as: candles, wine charms, coasters, luggage |
| - Be patient with the bride, your future | | | | tags, letter openers, and leather bookmarks. |
| daughter-in-law. If she passes on your suggestion | | | | - The MOG can be helpful if the bride or groom |
| of a flower girl, in favor of someone you don't | | | | become too stressed out before the wedding. |
| know, cheerfully accept her decision. You are | | | | She can offer to baby sit any small children from |
| laying the foundation for your future relationship | | | | a previous wedding, so the couple can eat dinner |
| with her and your son as a couple. | | | | out or take in a movie. Or, after a day of |
| - The bride may need assistance in selecting a | | | | wedding shopping frenzy, the MOG can prepare |
| gown, veil, shoes and jewelry. She may be torn | | | | dinner for the tired, but happy couple. |
| between a gown that she loves but needs | | | | |