A Bride and Her Bridesmaids
Although the bride is the star of the wedding, other people have their own roles too. These are the traditional duties of the various wedding attendants.
What do they all do or are they there just for show?
Matron of Honor (Bride’s right-hand woman)
- Is responsible for her own gown and accessories
- Arranges the hen party (guests, entertainment etc..)
- Keeps a record of wedding gifts
- Acts as official witness
- Helps to settles the bride`s nerves
- Helps bridesmaids on the big day
- Holds bride’s bouquet during the ceremony
- Looks after bride’s things at ceremony and reception
- Assists the bride when changing from her wedding gown to her going-away clothes
Bridesmaids
- Responsible for their own gowns
- Assist in all pre-wedding festivities
- Helps to prepare for the reception
- Fill cups with confetti, rice, or rose petals to throw for the getaway
- Decorate the cars
Best Man (Groom’s right-hand man)
- He’s responsible for his tuxedo
- Makes sure the groom arrives on time
- He sees that the ushers’ function runs smoothly
- Gives toasts and speeches at ceremony and reception
- Pays the officiant’s fee
- Keeps rings, license, and honeymoon tickets
- Acts as toastmaster at the bridal table
- Plans for reception exit transportation
Ushers
- Responsible for their own clothes
- Involved in all ceremony festivities
- Greet all guests at the ceremony, ask which family they represent and seat them accordingly.
- Unrolls the aisle runner after the bride’s mother is seated
Flower Girl
- Precedes the bride, tossing flower petals down the aisle
Ring Bearer (no, I don’t mean Frodo!)
- He walks down the aisle carrying the ring secured to a satin pillow.
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