Seeing your son get married is one of the proudest moments in a parent’s life. It’s quite an accomplishment to raise a child from a young boy to a grown man who’s now ready to take his
wedding vows. When it comes to the
wedding day, details can become overwhelming. But rest assured – you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a quick reminder of the most typical responsibilities of the father of the
groom.
FOR STARTERS• Review the
financial responsibilities of the groom and your family. If you’ll be financially assisting the groom, you will need to familiarize yourself with this list.)
• Plan the
rehearsal dinner.
• Share any tips or advice you learned through your marriage with your son.
PRE-WEDDING & REHEARSAL • Attend the
bachelor party (or at least the parts that are suitable for the fathers).
• Get fitted for your
wedding attire (usually a tuxedo or suit).
• Attend any
engagement parties or appropriate
couples showers.
• Pick up your wedding attire one or two days before the wedding.
THE REHEARSAL & REHEARSAL DINNER• Attend the wedding rehearsal to receive detailed instructions about your duties for the following day.
• Receive instructions for photos you’ll be in that will be taken on the wedding day.
• Offer a prayer or welcoming comment to all of the guests at the rehearsal dinner
THE WEDDING DAY• Share some time with your son on the wedding morning.
• If the wedding party is getting dressed at a central location, make sure to arrive there on time.
• Enjoy the ceremony! (And try not to shed too many tears.)
• Share a dance with your new daughter-in-law at the
wedding reception.
Enjoy the day! Congratulations!