Father of the Bride Duties

Well, Dad, believe it or not, for your little girl's wedding, you have a few duties. Make sure your daughter knows how much her big day means to you. Here's how you can help:

Help with everything from scouting reception sites to recommending dance tunes.

Attend the rehearsal dinner and be prepared to toast the groom into the family.

If there are many out-of-town guests arriving, play chauffeur at the airport; if needed, arrange for guests' transportation to and from the wedding festivities.

You may be in charge of making maps with directions to the wedding site(s), which will be included with invitations.

Travel to the ceremony with your daughter and walk her down the aisle.

Stand in the receiving line beside your daughter.

Make a short toast or welcoming speech when the reception starts.

Dance with your daughter's mother (or other escort) during the official first-dance sequence.

Share an honored father-daughter dance at the reception, to a meaningful song you've chosen together.

Stay until the celebration's bitter end, possibly settling final bills.