The first toast is done by the best man, always. Thereafter, any toast can be made and they should be considered a compliment of love by any who make them, that is as long as they are tactful. Traditions will be different depending on the country you live in but in the UK, it's not usually expected that the Groom's Parents will make a toast. The order for UK wedding speeches is normally, Father of the Bride, Groom then Best Man.
Usually the brides parents pay for the wedding. This has become controversial in today's times and not to mention a bit out-dated. Now couples usually pay for themselves, or the each set of parents help out equally
what does the groom parents pay for at a traditional wedding
Historically, the bride's family paid for everything but the flowers for both wedding and reception, alcohol for the reception, bridal shower, and honeymoon which the grooms parents are responsible for. In modern times however the bride and groom usually pay for their own wedding and happily accept contributions from family if offered.
Anything you or the grooms parents feel comfortable with maybe a honeymoon present. If they step in too much just ask them who's wedding is this
Away from each other.
No it is not mandatory. Some parents (could be the bride to be's parents) may have the groom, bride, their parents and the wedding party out for dinner in the evening a few days before the wedding, but this is not mandatory either.
The groom's father is expected to wear formal clothing to the wedding.
Pay 1/2 If you are going the traditional stream of thought, here is the usual breakdown: * the engagement party. * * invitations, engagement and wedding announcements, enclosures, personal stationery, newsletters, postage, wedding programs, and thank you notes. * * brides wedding down, shoes, accessories, and honeymoon wardrobe. * * formal wear for the bride's parents. * * bridesmaids and flower girls dresses, shoes, and accessories. * * bridesmaids tee, luncheon, or dinner. * * groom's engagement ring [if he's wearing one] and wedding ring. * * bridal consultants fees. * * ceremony and reception decorations and flowers. * * bouquets and corsages for bridesmaids and flower girls. * * fee for ceremony space, Sexton, organist or other musician, rental of aisle carpet, canopy, huppah, and any other necessary ceremonial items. * * reception: all professional services providers, including the caterer, bartender, and musicians or DJ. * * engagement and wedding photos, and wedding video. * * transportation for the bridal attendants and bride's family to and from the ceremony and reception. * * bride's gifts to bridesmaids and flower girl, and bride's gift to her groom. I will post a link to a budget planner so that you can get some more information.
Remember this wedding is not about the parents, it is about their child and they are there to bear witness, show support, and ensure neither the groom nor the bride decide they have cold feet and vanish.
Certainly, if they are willing and able to entertain the entire wedding party .Certainly , if they are willing and able to entertain the entire wedding party .
For the lovely wedding, if the Bride's parents pay for it, and for the gift of their daughter and themselves as a welcome addition to their family. Your children's wedding day is a time to be on your most welcoming behavior , even if you have the slightest reservations.
Not at all. I had my mother-in-law deal with the rehearsal dinner (she really wanted to plan) and also took her advice for the wedding/reception. Some groom's mothers don't want to be involved until the wedding (they like to be surprised).