Stuff for Mom to do?

I'm unfortunately unable to help in this situation as my dad isn't around and my mum took over all those roles. Any way to help her feel included she'll love I'm sure.

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They will be driving. None of them drink very much so we decided to save a bit of money and not hire transportation for everyone.

My mom isn't really involved in anything other than when I brought her to the dress store to try on my dress. My dad isn't involved either as we don't speak. I will be walking myself down the aisle. You can have her help you plan things maybe or ask her to take over planning the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.

My mom and dad are going to walk me down the aisle!

Another idea is her walking the flower girl down the aisle

View quoted message Having them drive you to the venue is such a nice idea!

How is is your bridal party getting there?

I haven't had this problem too much yet! My mom is a couple of provinces over though! And she is planning a second reception for us so she is very busy! As well as our stag and doe and a bridal shower. So she is very busy! And like other ladies on here, she is getting ready with us in the morning and probably spending most of the day with us.

You are so right, and moms needs a little attention too. Well I was thinking to obviously have her at every dress appointment (OR video chat her through that process), as for her opinions when planning the bridal shower, include her into your speech, and the day of the wedding, maybe give her a special gift that reflects your relationship.

I believe if you have a close relationship with your mother, its important to make her feel special on your day too.

I feel that my mom gets more included with the planning stages (dress shopping, flower arrangements, and as the others said, she is involved in the getting ready portion!). Evens out a bit

My mom will be joining us for the "getting ready" portion, along with FH's mom. I also want my parents to drive me from the getting site to the venue.

She was there for the dress shopping. We are making our centerpieces and some other decor ourselves, so she will be helping with that (if she can make it down, as she lives 5 hours away).

View quoted message That’s true, planning a shower is a big thing.

Im not sure how involved my mom will be with that though as she lives on the island and I’m on the mainland.

Just don’t want her to feel left out - but you make a good point about her letting dad have this one special day

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My mom also planned and hosted my shower, so her stuff was all part of the planning process. She was also happy to take a step back and let me dad have his special day with me on the wedding day.

My mum felt that way but I explained to her that she is helping with all of the planning details, especially the dress! which is a secret from my dad until the wedding!

She also is planning a shower for me and I made sure to have wedding planning dates with her so that she felt included too!

My fiance and I are having a half wiccan ceremony and part of it is the recognition that your life was created by your parents so they come forward together to light your candle (groom's parents do the same for him) and then the couple uses those 2 flames to light a unity candle. I'm also going to ask my mom to give the toast from her and my dad so that she has something to do during the reception, since usually the fob gives a toast.