Mom's Complete Guide to the Wedding Reception

As May comes to a close, I want to invite all you mothers to take a quick peek at a recap of all we have covered in these past few weeks. If you're a soon to be mother of the wedding, you can check out these previous posts to revisit plenty of tips and tricks designed to help guide you through the rehearsal dinner and ceremony. Even though we've reached the last full week of the month, I want to also remind each of you that you are loved and appreciated each and every day of the year and that all sons and daughters will always need their mothers!

So, last but not least, to bookend our Mothers themed month, here is all you need to know for the reception if you're a mother of the wedding!

Mother-Son Dance Song Ideas

Once you've made it to the reception venue, your responsibilities don't simply end, but they do get a tad easier. From the moment the guests arrive, your biggest job is to just be mom. But, what does that mean?

• Take Your Place: It's customary for the mothers of the wedding to have a special seat at the table so that everyone can see you. So, find your spot for dinner, but don't get too comfortable. You should try to speak with guests as well and, in fact, this may help to take some of the pressure off the bride and groom who will be swamped with excited guests.
• Propose a Toast: Traditionally, the best man and maid of honor start the toasts, and once the bride and groom have responded, it's your turn to say a few words if you'd like.
• Pay Attention to the Bride and Groom: You can help the bride and groom mingle if some of their guests are commanding too much attention. 
• Crowd Control: No one can tame a rowdy group of groomsmen like a mother's firm hand, but you don't want to rain on the party either - be attentive and know when to step in if things start to get out of hand. 

  

  Mother-Daughter Dance Song Ideas

• Be Present for the Cutting of the Cake: Pretty self-explanatory; you just don't want to miss this special chance to be by your son or daughters side. 
• Have Fun!: That's right, don't forget what the reception really is - a celebration! Once dinner is over and everyone's kicking off their shoes to hop on the dance floor, don't hesitate to join them. No doubt you've been working closely with the bride and groom for months to make this day perfect, so enjoy yourself, and make sure you get your special dance with your son or daughter! 
• Stay After: Don't get too worn out on the dance floor because it's typically your job to stick around once the happy couple has left the building. Your final responsibility is to help clean up (unless you've hired someone or the venue includes this service).

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