Mothers tend to have a lot of participation in both weddings and wedding planning, Many couples get help from their moms in choosing the dress, handling the decorations, and even helping to dress the bride on the morning of the big day! But what about fathers (or father figures!) and their role in wedding planning and the wedding day" Is it just to stand around in a suit and look handsome" We think not! There are many ways for a dad to positively influence and be involved in his child?s wedding.
The Traditional Role

Let?s begin with the more traditional and possibly expected aspects of the wedding. Walking the bride down the aisle (or walking the mother of the groom down the aisle if they?re the his parents) is an incredibly important, traditional role for a father. Although the original reason may have some less-than-ideal roots, nowadays many brides still choose to have their dads walk them. This gesture is often seen as a symbol of love from her first family as she enters into her brand new family with her spouse! Another classic aspect is the Father/Daughter dance, where many people choose to dance with their dads as a part of the reception. Being present and in-the-moment for this special time can be extremely important to the couple and can be a beautiful and treasured memory for years to come. Obviously fathers also play a huge part on the groom’s side, much like the mothers do for the bride. They can help with tux rentals and fittings, and getting ...