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Who does what at your wedding: the parents of the bride

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Who does what at your wedding: the parents of the groom

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Roles & relationships

Who does what at the modern wedding? And for when things go wrong…

It’s their little girl’s big day, so what is their role? Read more

LATEST NEWS!

Hi there! Me and my partner have just set a date for our wedding and I was wondering where there...

By malibu19x Mar 15, 2010

By liddy12 Mar 15, 2010

I've been in quite a tizz trying to find the perfect dress, I honestly thought I was being my own...

By Killer_Bea Mar 14, 2010

Eek forgotten Mother’s Day? I’ve just tried to find flowers for my mum (hope she doesn’t...

By Peta Hunt Fashion Director Mar 12, 2010

im sure you haven't hun and we all like to get things off our chest, enjoy your wine and smile i...

Posted by Tammyjane 15 Mar 2010 07:09PM

hi we are aslo in a similar position, my h2b stepmum wants her sister and husband to come to our...

Posted by skiathos 15 Mar 2010 07:09PM

Here's mine - organza on the top half xx

Posted by PrincessAS 15 Mar 2010 07:08PM

I am in the same boat!! I moved to Sussex to live with my other half 4 years ago and my friends...

Posted by MrsGale2b 15 Mar 2010 07:08PM

We've asked the women who've been there for tips for mothers of the bride-to-be Read more

Some brides just can't face the prospect of arranging a large wedding, or dealing with suppliers or budgets... Read more

We’ve done the hard work and come up with the ideas. All you have to do is put them into action and pretend it... Read more

Planning a wedding can be a panic-stricken juggling act. So before you drop any balls, delegate some of that stress Read more

Intimidated by your mother? Frightened to say no to your suppliers? Here's how to get what you want, and keep... Read more

Your print-out-and-keep guide to exactly what the groom should be doing and when Read more

You’re busy planning the happiest day of your life, but what about the not-so-happy matter of working out who... Read more

How to have a first-rate second wedding Read more

Will your fiancé be an ideal spouse or a philandering louse? Do our quiz to find out Read more

Groom, best man, father of the bride and even the bride? Here's the low-down on what you should be saying, and... Read more

Pick the wrong mix of personalities and ages and you're asking for trouble! Bridesmaids should be there for you,... Read more

Even the most nervous speaker at your wedding will go from speechless to ‘speech! more!’…with our handy guide Read more

Make sure the groom's proud parents know what they have to do and when Read more

Worried about the best man’s speech? Then worry no more with our foolproof DIY speech template. Read more

Your print-out-and-keep guide to exactly what the groom should be doing and when Read more

They will be at your side for much of the day, so make sure your attendants feel relaxed in their role centre-stage Read more

He’s the groom’s main man, trouble-shooter and all-round organiser so choose your best man with care and brief... Read more

They are the first friendly faces your guests will see at the ceremony, so make sure your ushers know their role Read more

They might be your flesh and blood but, boy, can they get on your nerves in the run-up to your wedding. Here’s... Read more

You've done the tricky part and popped the question. Now read our essential guide to what comes next Read more