My mom is my very very best friend and i am trying to find a way for her to be involved in the ceremony, as well as my FMIL. I think my mom is kinda bummed deep down that there is not set aside role for mothers... she often mentions grooms fathers being the best man, and my dad gets to give me away. I told her I would love her to be my matron of honor, but she didn't really go for that. and I really would have loved both of my parents to walk me down the aisle, but she doesn't want to steal my dad's thunder since he has been looking forward to this since i was born. We are going to do a knot tying ceremony instead of unity sand/candle and I had thought that maybe I could have her and my FMIL stand to bring us the ropes, but i wasn't sure if that would be silly. She definitely isn't offended to not have a part, it would just mean alot for me to have my mom involved in my special day too. any thoughts?? thanks y'all!!