This is the second marriage for our 30 year old daughter. First marriage for her 41 year old fiance. He wants the big wedding and he and our daughter have agreed to split the costs.
Because he is older his mother is in her mid 70's and has he not had a father since he was two. His mother is, apparently, not able to afford to contribute anything financially. We can and would if asked.
My questions are: What is the role of the parents of the bride in this situation? Are we just guests? Is it still appropriate for the father to speak and toast at the wedding? Walk his daughter down the aisle?