mother of groom
His maternal parent
The mother of the groom is the groom's mother, considered in relation to a wedding.
The term appears in discussions of wedding etiquette, seating arrangements, and attire: The mother of the groom traditionally wears a different color than the mother of the bride.
Like other wedding-role phrases, it defines a temporary social position rather than a permanent relationship.
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- wedding dayDay of marriage
- sonMale child relation
- first lookInitial viewing opportunity
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
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