The Role of the Bride's Father
The
Father of the Bride
plays an important role in many weddings, acting as the host of the festivities
along with the
Mother of the Bride.
Traditionally, the bride's parents pay for the bulk of the wedding expenses
including the
reception,
the entertainment, the wedding and
reception decor and the bride's attire. The
Father of the Bride
dresses in the same or similar formalwear as the groomsmen, and as the Father of
the Groom. He usually wears a boutonniere, which may be distinct from the other
men's flowers, or may be the same as the
groom's party.
Along with all members of the wedding party, the
Father of the Bride
attends the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner. During the dinner, he may be
asked by the hosts, or groom's parents, to make a toast to the couple.
On the wedding day, the
Father of the Bride
is expected to appear in formal photographs, often before and after the
wedding ceremony.
In many traditions, he escorts the bride down the aisle. In some, he will escort
her with the
Mother of the Bride.
Often, he will be asked to answer on behalf of his family who gives the bride to
the groom in marriage, and when asked will answer "I do" or "Her mother and I
do". He may also assist with removing the bride's blusher or
bridal veil. He sits in the first row or pew with the bride's closest family
members and often escorts the
Mother of the Bride
during the recessional.
At the
reception,
the
Father of the Bride
will often give welcome comments or a toast to the couple as the official host
of the reception. Traditionally, he will also participate in the second formal
dance of the evening: the
Father-Daughter dance.
There are many ways to honor the
Father of the Bride
and thank him for the role he plays both in the wedding and in support of the
couple. Consider including him in the fun and surprising him with an embroidered
"Father
of the Bride" t-shirt or socks. For a more formal gift, you may wish to
present him with cufflinks or a gift pen and engraved box, and you’ll certainly
want to ensure he’s able to wipe away his tears of joy with a personalized
handkerchief. Visit
Advantage Bridal
today to find the perfect
Father of the Bride
accessories and gifts, to show him how important he is to your wedding.
- For the Bride
- Bridal Brooches & Pins
- Bridal Garters
- Gloves
- Bride & Bachelorette Sashes
- Hair Accessories
- Handkerchiefs
- Headpieces and Tiaras
- Veils
- Slips and Body Shapers
- Wedding Socks
- Bustiers & Bras
- Bridal Lingerie
- CLEARANCE Ed Hardy
- Body Shapers
- I Do Shoe Stickers
- Jewelry
- Purses & Money Bags
- Bouquet Jewelry
- Something Blue
- Personalized Shoe Bags
- Emergency Kits
- Shawls, Furs & Pashminas
- Ceremony Accessories
- Will You Be My Cards
- DIY Invitations
- Flower Girl Baskets
- Ring Pillows
- Unity Sand Sets
- Unity Candles & Stands
- Wedding Signs
- Wedding Accessory Collections
- DIY T-Shirt Transfers
- Fun Wedding Stuff
- Cake Toppers
- Monogram Cake Toppers
- Bride and Groom Figurine Toppers
- Personalized Cake Tops
- Traditional Cake Toppers
- Anniversary Cake Toppers
- Cake Top Initials
- Birthday Cake Toppers
- Reception Accessories
- Personalized Hand Sanitizers
- Wedding Favors & Supplies
- Guest Signature Mats
- Toasting Flutes
- Cake Tops & Monograms
- Cake Servers
- Renaissance Pewter Accessories
- Placecards & Table Numbers
- Napkins & Matches
- Dance Floor Decals
- Groomsman Accessories
- Money Dance Bags
- Bow Ties for the Guys
- Bridal Shower