The father of the bride (FOB) role can be tricky, especially with modern wedding traditions and evolving trends. Blended families are also more common in weddings today more than ever. There can be two fathers, a stepfather, or a grandparent as the father figure. What?s a bride to do"
We researched the traditional wedding family roles and talked to some recent brides. It was clear that there are no set rules determined for the bride’s father. Every family is different, and responsibilities should be based on what is comfortable and works best for the couple.

Traditional Duties
If a traditional approach is chosen, there are a few custom responsibilities for a bride?s father. It?s understandable that all of these can be modified to fit the situation and family dynamics. The father and mother of the bride can offer to host an engagement party. If there are multiple engagement parties, for instance, with other parents or close friends, it’s common practice that the father of the bride has the first pick on the engagement party date. It?s a nice gesture for the bride?s father and mother to attend the other engagement party, if available.
Per tradition, the father can escort the bride down the aisle. Again, this is ultimately the bride?s decision.
During the reception, the FOB duties typically consist of providing some remarks or a speech at dinner. Traditional etiquette says the father of the bride or host of the wedding gives the first toast. Also, it’...