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So if she's willing to hop on board, be ready with a list of mother-of-the-bride roles and responsibilities she can take on—and take off your plate. We consulted top wedding planners Colin Cowie ...

"We haven't gone dress shopping. We haven't ever discussed the styles I like or what I have in mind," the bride wrote on Reddit FG Trade/Getty A bride's mother purchased a wedding dress for her ...