Love Society

By: Lesley-Ann Graham

If there is one person who deserves your thanks on your wedding day, it is your dad. Fathers are very special people. Not because he is footing the bill for the reception nor is it because he’s giving you jewelry, but to thank him for all the years of memories and care he gave you.

Think about it. Thanks to him, you have a role model of what a good father is. It doesn’t mean your dad is a saint (yes, he’s human and has his faults) but you’ve seen how he makes mistakes and tries to make up for it because he loves you. You’ve watched him work hard, coming home very tired yet still have time to listen to you talk about your adventures.

Your first bike ride was probably with your dad. Bet he was the taste tester of all your cooking experiments growing up. Remember how he encouraged you to go ahead and try for anything you wanted, whether it was the cheering team, president of the science club or student body president? He’s the one who says you’re beautiful, no matter what.

He was your protector. He was there to pick you up after school and scare away the bullies. He kept a watchful eye on all your dates, keeping the frisky ones in check (until you were old enough to understand and make your own decision). Remember finding him asleep on the couch, all dressed up, just in case you needed a ride home?

Now, you are all grown up and about to get married and he is praying that he has equipped you well for married life and motherhood. His walk with you down the aisle is a very special moment for him. When he gives your hand to your groom, he is literally entrusting your well being to this new male in your life. Take the time to thank him for all he has done to get you to this moment. You owe him a lot and he loves you.

Take the time to listen to the lyrics of the song Father of Girls by Perry Como. He explains the sentiments of a father perfectly.

Lesley-Ann Graham runs WeddingTrix.com - a valuable wedding planning resource with articles, tips and advice to help you plan your perfect wedding. The Bride, Groom, Best Man, Bridesmaids and Groomsmen can find it all at http://www.WeddingTrix.com

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By: Ken Bissonette

The father of the bride also plays an important role in the wedding. In keeping with tradition, the father is the supporter and protector of his daughter. However, his relationship with his family, as well as his financial situation determines just how big or small his role will be.

He may be a traditional father, demanding respect, and expecting that he will have a major role in his daughters wedding. He may however feel the opposite of this, in that he does not want much or any involvement in the plans of the wedding. If the father wishes to be a part of the planning, he has certain roles to fulfill. These would include but are not limited to: providing emotional and financial support to the bride, father of the bride speech, wedding planning, keeping the bride relaxed and calm before the ceremony, escorting the bride to the place of worship, and walking with her up the aisle on his right arm.

He must stand on her left on the chancel steps. The minister will ask who gives this woman away, and the father will answer? I do? He than may take the brides right hand, and give it to the minister, who will than give it to the groom. He will than stand quietly in position, until the vows have been exchanged, in which he’ll than return to the pew on the left side of the church. The custom remains traditional for both parents to witness the signing of the register.

The father of the bride will play a key role with his daughters wedding. With traditional walk up the aisle, plans of the wedding and the father of the bride speech at the reception. All this work is custom for the father and traditional wedding for his daughter will go over well planned.

Ken and Deidre Bissonette are authors and publishers of wedding information for all brides and grooms http://www.weddingdresses-gifts-flowers.com

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