How to Include Mother of the Bride

Cheryl Warry • September 15, 2015

Mother of the Bride ideas

I have finally decided to take the plunge and add a blog to my site. I always wanted an easy way to share information with visitors and I’m super excited to start this journey. Keep coming back to my site and check for updates right here on the blog. Let's begin with this first topic of how to include the Mother of the bride in the ceremony.

Father of the bride usually has a few key roles on the day, father of the bride speech, father and daughter bridal dance, and of course walking his daughter down the aisle. What about Mum! Mum can be included on the day in a number of ways, and of course In families that have grown and have inherited wonderful step parents, the roles above can also be shared between mum, mother in law and step mum. Here are a few suggestions for consideration.

Walk down the aisle with the bride – traditionally, this is the role of the bride’s father, however there is no reason why it can’t be both parents or in the situation where Dad isn’t part of the day, then Mum can walk proudly with her daughter

A poem or reading – this can be a bit tricky if Mum isn’t a fan pf public speaking, yet it can be a beautiful inclusion and tribute

Signing of the register – why not ask Mum to play a significant part of the ceremony by witnessing the signing of the documents

Acknowledge at the opening - this is a beautiful way to have your celebrant pay tribute to the values and the love that has been shared by your family over the years. To pay homage to parents at this time is recognition of the family you come from and the values that represents.

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Covid-19 Wedding Restrictions In Victoria

By Cheryl Warry • April 17, 2020

COVID-19 has thrown many couples in to a spin and with all the months and sometimes years of planning, it has come down to making the choice to postpone or to go with the restrictions of just five people for what is most likely to be a legals-only style of ceremony. It is clear to see that the Corona Virus is not going away any time soon and I am mindful not to add to the potential risk, stress and harm that the virus may cause. It’s important that as an Australian marriage celebrant, I comply with the rules set down by our government and that they are adhered to, to the best of my ability. The Covid-19 restrictions that now apply to weddings, have been put in place to protect our nearest and dearest. If a couple still wish to get married, of course this is still possible, providing there are no more than five people present. This includes the marriage celebrant, the couple and their two legal witnesses over the age of 18. If the couple still wish to have a photographer and/or videographer then they must act as a witness. As laid out by the Australian Government, social distancing of at least 1.5 metres must be applied and the four square metre rule must be observed, this includes the signing of the legal documents. In the face of Corona Virus, one of the biggest challenges couples are faced with currently is to decide when to pull the trigger on their date and move it to a date further into 2020 or even move to 2021. Many of my couples have already made the decision to move weddings that are booked from now through to September and October until earlier in to 2021. Not an easy decision to make and there are many variables to consider; guests travel plans and accommodation to just begin with. If you are unsure of what to do, I would suggest that you engage with your suppliers and enquire about future dates and their availability. Yours won’t be the first call they have taken to discuss this very topic. I'm available to chat about your options either by email, zoom or over the phone. As many have said, we are living in such uncertain times and Covid-19 / Corona Virus is testing even the most resilient of us. Let's put the welfare of you, your families and your guests first.