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Dena
Master April 2017

Advice for handicapped Mother of the Groom?

Dena, on May 30, 2016 at 2:21 PM Posted in Planning 0 6

My fiancé’s mother is in a wheelchair and can't move half of her body. Does anyone have any advice for special accommodations on the wedding day that might not come up in every day life? I read to make sure the aisle should be wider. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, so that shouldn't be an issue. Any other things we may not have encountered with her on a daily basis? I just want to make sure she is comfortable and feels included. Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Minerva, on May 30, 2016 at 8:26 PM
  • Simca
    Super April 2017
    Simca ·
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    I'd advise asking your fiances mother. She'll know her needs best

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    You may want to consider plated v. Buffet and if it's buffet, having a plate made and brought to her.

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  • TheHouseOfAllen
    Super October 2016
    TheHouseOfAllen ·
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    Your venues and officiant should be able to assist with this. Please let them know early on so all accommodations can be considered early in the game. I also recommend plated dinner and a seating plan that will allow her easy access to her table at the reception (with a good vantage point of everything... entrance, dancing, cake, etc).

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  • Nancy Taussig
    Nancy Taussig ·
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    Make sure she doesn't have to spend a lot of time looking up at guests who are standing.

    Make sure whatever vehicle she will be in can accommodate her wheelchair.

    If you're doing a unity celebration that includes the moms, make sure she can do it (not up steps to light a candle that is higher than she can reach, etc.).

    Will she be getting hair & make-up done with you? Can the hairdresser/MUA work on her with her in or wheelchair or will she need to transfer?

    Make SURE that she gets a handicapped room at the hotel. Sometimes they promise a handicap room, but when you arrive none are available (had that problem traveling with my DH).

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  • JamieLynn
    Master June 2016
    JamieLynn ·
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    Everything that has already been said, and also - ask her. Sometimes we can't possibly think of everything. That way there won't be any surprises that day, and she will be comfortable and all accommodations will be made.

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  • Minerva
    VIP August 2016
    Minerva ·
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    Make sure her seat at the table is easy to get to and that there is a table setting without a chair. Try to have her near the door so that she doesn't have to maneuver through all the tables.

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