I had 2 placenta abruptions with my last 2 kids, first child they didnt know till after she was born and the placenta came out in 2 pieces, and my second child was born at 36 weeks, and we almost lost her. 4 days ago I started gushing blood and had contractions, I thought I miscarried.
It is not customary for the groom's mother to give a gift to the bride, but on some occasions the groom's mother may have a piece of jewelry, etc., that she may want her new daughter-in-law to have. The groom's mother and father give a wedding gift and it can either be money or a gift.
At the reception, the father of the bride gives the first toast to the groom and a little welcoming speech. This helps set the tone for the reception and helps people to mingle with the couple. They will sit at the parents table if it was planned in the reception plans.