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Mom of Boys - It shouldn't be too awkward just to have her nametag just say that she's the groom's mother, without drawing any additional attention to complications. The individuals at the rehearsal dinner are likely close enough to your family to understand the relationships without difficulty. They will know who you really are, and what that relationship means to your son. Best wishes!

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

My son's birth mom will attend his wedding and rehearsal dinner. She has not been a part of his life and will mostly be there as guest. I am unsure about how to describe her on the name tag at rehearsal dinner (ex. helen groom's grandma.)

About 70 people will be there, so name tags will be a must. Any ideas?

-- Contributed by: mom of boys

Hi Groom Mom - It can be challenging to keep a wedding guest list small, particularly when the couple has a wide social circle or large families. In this case, you may want to consider a private wedding and reception, possibly with a much more casual celebration shortly after the wedding (perhaps when the couple returns from their honeymoon) to share the event with the entire church. A cake-and-punch reception is a popular option for that type of event. Also remember, however, that it isn't necessary to invite everyone to any event - a couple can choose to invite just their closest family members and friends, and many people will not be offended by that type of guest list.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

How is it possible to keep the grooms name list as small when the weding is in the grooms home childhood church of 2000 members

-- Contributed by: groom mom

Diane - You can wear either a dress or a pantsuit, whichever one you'd feel more comfortable in. What you do need to coordinate, however, is the basic formality and general colors. You should cooredinate both with the formality of the wedding itself and with the mother of the bride so you both match the festivities.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

My son is getting married in September. The mother of the bride is choosing to wear a pantsuit. The wedding is at 5:00 p.m. Do I also have to wear a pantsuit or can I wear a dress?

-- Contributed by: Diane

Rita - Ideally you will want to coordinate with the mother of the bride, but you can use another shade of green or pink that matches the wedding colors as well. Either a tea-length or long formal would be appropriate, though it is up to you. Fortunately, the days of matching the mothers' attire have ended, but the two of you should complement one another and look good together with the happy couple for photographs.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

My son is getting married this september. The bride's colors are watermelon pink and olive green. The bride's mother has chosen an olive green dress long formal dress for a 4 pm wedding. What color and length of dress would be appropriate for the mother of the groom?

-- Contributed by: Rita

Linda - You only have as many responsibilities as your son and his fiance wish you to have and as many as you'd like to take on. If your schedule or budget do not permit you to take on some tasks, you need to be clear on that and they should understand. To know where to start, simply offer your help and see where they direct you. Incorporating the western theme into the rehearsal dinner would be a fun, regional option, particularly for a late June wedding when the outdoor temperatures will make a more casual affair fun and inviting. Here are some articles that may help (even if they aren't exactly what you need, you can get some ideas): Western Wedding Favors, How to Decorate a Barn for a Wedding, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Ideas, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Invitation.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

My son is being married next summer. Both he and his fiance' are professionals and have lived together for 3 yrs. What are my responsibilities in this wedding? Everyone!! is traveling long distance to be here for the wedding. I am not sure as to where to start. They have the colors, location, and church picked out. I am planning on doing the rehearsal dinner my self, but need tips. Also, we live out in Wyoming wher everything is western. Would it be wise to incorporate this into the weddking some how? Thanks. The wedding is in late June.

-- Contributed by: Linda

Geraldine - If the couple has a black and white palette for their wedding colors, your dress would be a very elegant option. If you're unsure of it, the best option is to ask the bride's opinion or to coordinate with her mother for a nice look.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

For an evening wedding as the mother of the groom is it ok to wear a black and white dress. The dress has a white bodice with a short bolera type jacket. the skirt part of the dress is blac. Tell me what you think.

-- Contributed by: geraldine gramil

Mary B - Yes, you should return the invitation with your appropriate response. While it may seem odd to get an invitation when you're so involved with the planning, it is a respectful gesture and the invite itself makes a fabulous keepsake of your son's wedding. Furthermore, the bride and groom may be using the RSVP cards to help keep count for the caterer and other arrangements, and you'll want to be sure they have the proper numbers.

-- Contributed by: Melissa Mayntz

If the grooms parents are sent a wedding invitation with a return rsvp should we return it even if we have been involved in the wedding process and have been involved in it with the parents?

-- Contributed by: Mary B
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