Mother's Role In Quiet Kill

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He might also fulfill numerous dancing, toasting and other obligations, escorting guests, move tables, address problematic service. It’s nice too if he checks in with the bride’s dad occasionally to offer support.
Mother of the Bride—the mother of the bride may serve as wedding planner, guest list moderator, traditional reception hostess, fashion critic and therapist. Other possible duties include researching family and ethnic wedding traditions, attending the bridal shower, maybe even hosting it, and rehearsal dinner, and dancing the night away at the reception. The nature of the bride's mother's role is entirely up to the bride.
Mother of the Groom—the groom’s mom can assume any of the bride’s mom’s responsibilities, if she’s

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