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Traditionally the father of the bride's only wedding duties were to sign checks, pick up his tux, walk the bride down the aisle & present her to her groom, and last but not least a toast and dance at the reception.
In this day and age the only real change in the father of the bride's duties is that of writing checks! Count yourself blessed if Daddy will break out the checkbook for you.
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Traditional Duties of the Father of the Bride
The father of the bride is responsible for the wedding expenses, but, at the discretion of the bride and the groom, could also share the expenses with the other parents of the couple or even the couple itself as well.
Toasts
After the best man makes the first toast at the wedding reception, the father of the bride's toast may follow. Other attendants, such as the father of the groom, may follow after that.
Traditional Ceremonial Duties
 The bride is being escorted by her father. The Father of the Bride escorts the bride down the aisle to send her to the groom. Not only is he handing over the bride, but he is also handing over care and responsibilities for the bride to the groom as well.
Other Culturally-Specific Duties
German
Even today, the father of the bride takes care of all the wedding expenses.
Indian (Gujarati Patel, Hindu)
During the wedding ceremony, the father of the Bride literally ties a knot between the bride's hands and the groom's hands, and he verbally grants the bride to the groom.
Traditional Wedding Reception Duties
The father of the bride hosts the wedding reception. He may also start the first toast (the best man usually does this), with others following. After the groom dances with the bride, the Father of the Bride then dances with her, then with the mother of the bride. As he runs the reception, he also carries on the responsibility of meeting and greeting all the guests.
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