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Helps prepare guest list for the bride and her family--(Did
you see Father of the Bride with Steve Martin?--rent this--it is
too funny with some of the best scenes with the guest list)
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Helps plan the wedding ceremony and reception
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Is available for all pre-wedding parties
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Selects attire that complements groom's attire
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Rides to the ceremony with bride in limousine
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Arrives dressed at ceremony site 1 hour before the
wedding for photographs
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Escorts bride down the aisle, to her left, during
processional. (In Catholic ceremonies, Father of the Bride may be
to the bride's right)
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After giving bride away, sits in th left front pew
to the right of bride's mother. If divorced, sits in second or third
row unless financing the wedding
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When officiant asks, "Who gives this bride
away?" answers, "Her mother and I do" or something
similiar
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Escorts bride's mother, to her left, immediately
following last bridesmaid and usher during the recessional
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Can witness the signing of the marriage certificate
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Stands to the left of bride's mother in the receiving
line (if there is one)
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Sits to the left of bride's mother at parents' table
during reception
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Dances with bride after the first dance (Father-Daughter
Dance)
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Acts as host at the reception
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Goes around to greet each guest if there is no receiving
line
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Pays his own transportation to wedding if necessary
