Every guest at a wedding plays a role, but it can be argued that the father of the bride holds one of the most important. As a key member of the bridal party, the father of the bride is expected to take on many responsibilities both at and ahead of the wedding day.
This guide will help familiarize you with the most common long-standing father of the bride traditions. You might already be aware of some, but there could be a few that will be new knowledge.
1. Financing All or Part of the Wedding
Traditionally, the bride?s parents pay for the wedding. Times have changed, however, and now the cost is often either divided between both families or covered by the couple altogether. Being the father no longer means you have to shell out a huge sum of money for the wedding. However, most do make a contribution to the big day. 2. Transporting the Bride to the Ceremony
Before you walk her down the aisle, you have to make sure the bride gets to the altar on time. Once she?s all dressed up and ready, it?s your duty to escort her to the ceremony. This may mean you drive her there or just ride alongside in a chauffeured car.
With this being the last moment you?ll share one-on-one before she gets married, it will undoubtedly be an emotional one. It?s easy to get teary-eyed, so make sure to keep things light. You wouldn?t want to ruin her makeup! Skip any heavy talk for now. Instead, lift her spirits with a compliment or two, pass on a piece of advice, and do what you can to ease her nerve...