THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE

·         Accompanying the Bride down the aisle.

·         Riding with the Bride’s Mother from the Service venue to the Reception venue.

·         Standing in the receiving line alongside the Bride.

·         Making the first of the Wedding Speeches (see the Speeches section for more detail and help on this).

·         As part of the ‘first dance’, dancing with the Bride’s mother when invited onto the floor.

·         Sharing a father-daughter dance at the Reception to a meaningful song chosen together.

Alongside the traditional duties, the Father of the Bride should be forthcoming with offers of help (but know when to back away!) and the following duties are ideal to help out with:

·         Ringing around potential product/service suppliers to wade out the chaff.

·         Keeping the Bride’s mother in tow!

·         Helping with menial chores such as writing out addresses or blowing up balloons – ooh the fun of it!

·         Acting as a calming influence to the Bride-to-be prior to the Big Day.