Mother of the Groom—MOG!!!

Author Lisa O’Hearn

Oh boy, have things changed over the years!  Traditionally, it was the Bride’s Family who was responsible for the planning and expenses of their Little Girls  Wedding and Reception.  The Groom’s family generally took a back seat to the majority of the planning.  However, MOG’s (Mother of the Groom) are playing a much larger role in the planning, especially if both sides of the family are sharing  in the Wedding Costs.

Whatever your situation, here’s what is expected of you, the Mother of the Groom!

• Once the engagement is announced, contact the Bride’s family and express your Happiness for the couple.  This may be a little awkward if you’ve never met, or spoken before, but it is a real ice breaker.  Invite the Bride’s parents to lunch, cocktails or dinner, to start to get to know each other.  It’s not necessary to really start the Wedding planning at this meeting, it’s simply to get together and talk about how great your children are and how happy you are that they’re getting married.

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• Be aware of expenses generally covered by the Groom’s Family and start planning.  Hopefully the couple has given enough time to plan for the expenses.

 

• Rehearsal Dinner
• Brides Bouquets
• Mother’s Corsages
• Grooms/Ushers boutonnieres
• Clergy

Note however, that there may be other expenses, if you’ve decided to share more of the costs.

• Jump in and offer to assist with the planning!  The Bride and her mother may have this area covered, but it’s a good idea to offer.  This is a GREAT way to start getting to know your soon to be Daughter in Law (if you don’t know her well), and to feel like you’re a big part of your Son’s Wedding Day.  Some suggestions on how you can help:
  • Look for Wedding and Reception Venues
  • Offer to look for Vendors
  • Make suggestions, where necessary
  • Offer to be the contact person for the Vendors

 

 

• Prepare the initial guest list for the Groom’s side.  Make sure to ask the couple how many seats are allocated to the Groom’s side, BEFORE you start your list.  BE RESPECTFUL of the Bride and Groom’s wishes.  For most of us MOG’s, we want to invite everyone we know, which for most wedding budgets, isn’t practical.

 

 

• Assist your son with his decisions, if you’re asked.  This can be a real bonding moment between the two of you…MAKE IT FUN for both of you!

 

 

• With the input of the Groom, incorporate any family traditions into the Wedding Ceremony and/or reception

 

• Attend Bridal Showers~  Let the Grooms Family & Friends know where the couple is registered.

 

 

• Wedding Day Attire-  The MOB (Mother of the Bride), generally sets the tone for what the

Mothers wear.  She’ll decide short or long, color, style, etc.  I was fortunate that my Daughter in Law’s mother was completely open.  Once decided, you’ll want to start shopping for your dress  at least 4-6 months before the Wedding.  Be respectful of the Bride and MOB, when choosing your dress.

 

 

• Rehearsal Dinner- This is generally the Grooms Parents Responsibility.  If you’re divorced, make sure to include the Groom’s father in the planning.  The Rehearsal can be completely formal or a back yard picnic.  This is the official kick off, to the Wedding Celebration!  Have fun with it!

 

 

• Stand in the receiving line, if there is one, with the Groom’s Father.  If there are Step Parent’s, make sure to have all the appropriate decisions made beforehand.

 

• Dance with your Son!  This was one of my favorite “to-do’s” of my son’s Wedding!

 

If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to be a part of every single detail….HOWEVER, I recommend taking it easy, and letting the Bride and MOB dictate what they’d like you to do.  This is a special time to get to know your Daughter In Law and her Family.  Be Flexible, Loving, and Understanding and mostly, be there for your Son!

Remember, you are representing your Son and your side of this new family, do it with Grace and Style!

 

 

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Author Lisa O’Hearn, is the  Owner/Designer of Thimbleana Designs, a newly launched Wedding & Event Custom Decor Business.  Coming from the Women’s Fashion Industry, she has taken her knowledge of  business and coupled it with her love of sewing.  (Not to mention her love of  fine, colorful, whimsical prints and fabrics). Lisa understands that each Bride is special and that her Brides Wedding Day should be a unique as the Bride.

 

 

 

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Date: June 15, 2013

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