THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE

·         Putting together directions and maps for the guests.

·         Acting as a source of advice – you're wise (well you're old anyway), you've been there before (although you probably can’t or don’t want to remember), and you may even have a few weird and wonderful ideas (well maybe just weird) – but you should volunteer them anyway, you just never know!

·         Being fully aware of the day’s timetable and make sure that everyone is kept on their toes.

·         Making sure that everyone is OK for drinks.

·         Being one of the last to leave on the night, making sure that everyone gets away all right and that all bills have been settled up (possibly in conjunction with the Groom’s father).

It’s not easy being a good Father of the Bride, but then again it’s not easy being a good father! As you get old there are some memories that will stay with you forever - the first time your daughter uttered the word ‘dada’, the first time you see her in her Wedding dress and the time that she says ‘thanks Dad – we couldn’t have done it without you’. Hard work and expensive it may be, but it’s worth it.