Lindsey Dillingham

The mother of the bride is one of the most important people in the wedding party.  Many brides rely on their mothers for everything.  Here are a few of her responsibilities:
-  Help bride and groom scout out wedding and reception sites and ask friends/family for vendor recommendations.
-  Serve as the main contact for wedding pros (especially if the wedding is taking place in your town and the bride lives elsewhere).
-  Help bride choose her wedding dress.
-  Compile and submit names and addresses of your family and friends to be included on the master guest list.
-  Talk to the groom’s family about whom they want to include on the guest list and manage the difficult task of limiting the number of guests, if necessary.
-  Help research family or ethnic traditions and heirlooms to incorporate into the ceremony or reception.
-  Determine what the bride wants you to wear on the big day and find a gorgeous dress. Then, consult with the groom’s mom on what you two will be wearing. You’ll both feel more comfortable if your elegance is in sync.
Start looking for the perfect dress.
-  Attend the shower and the rehearsal dinner.
- Stand in the receiving line to greet guests; traditionally, as reception hostess, the mother of the bride heads up the line.
-  Dance with the father of the bride and the groom during the formal first-dance sequence.