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Wedding Party Duties

Duties For The Wedding Party


Who Does What...and When

Here are the Responsibilities of the Entire Wedding Party. But There is
Always Plenty More You Can Do To Help




Maid/Matron of Honor
* Hosts Bridal Shower
* Helps Bridesmaids with Fittings and Wedding Day Assignments
* Helps In Planning of Wedding, Addressing of Invitations, and Shopping in General
* Pays For Her Own Gown & Accessories
* Responsible for the Coordination of Bride's Gift From Bridesmaids
* Attends Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
* Helps the Bride Ge Ready on her Wedding Day and Helps Her Leave the Reception
* May Act as Legal Witness, Signs Certificate
* Holds the Groom's Ring Until Proper Time at the Wedding Ceremony
* Holds Bride's Floral Bouquet, Keeps Veil and Train Arranged During Ceremony
* Stand In Receiving Line Next to Bride & Groom and Joins Them at the Head Table



Bridesmaid
* Help Maid/Matron of Honor in Planning and Hosting Bridal Shower
* Help Out, When Needed with Pre-Wedding Work
* Contributes to Gift From Bridesmaids to Bride
* Pay for their own Gowns and Accessories
* Attend Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinners
* May Stand in Receiving Line; May Join Bride and Groom at Head Table, Depending on Reception Seating Arrangements



Junior Bridesmaid
* Some General Duties & Privileges as Bridesmaids, but are Between 8 & 16 Years Old
* Precede Other Bridesmaids Down Aisle at Ceremony



Mother of Bride
* Reception Hostess
* Helps in Getting Guest Lists Together & Sending Out Invitations
* May Help Select Bridal Gown & Accessories
* First Person to Greet Guests in Receiving Line
* May Dance with Son at Reception to Traditional Song



Flower Girl
* May Be Accompanied by Ring Bearer Down Aisle
* Carries Basket of Flower Petals to Sprinkle Down the Aisle or to Hand Out to Guests in Aisle Seats



Best Man
* Hosts Bachelor Party
* Helps Ushers with Fittings and Wedding Day Assignments
* Helps Groom Get Ready on Wedding Day
* Pays for his Tux or Wedding Day Attire
* Responsible for the Coordination of Gifts to Groom from Ushers
* Attends Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
* Pays Officiants Fees for the Ceremony
* Acts as Legal Witness Signs Certificate
* Holds Bride's Ring Until the Proper Time During the Ceremony
* Joins Bride & Groom at Head Table
* Proposes the Formal Toast to Bride & Groom at Reception
* Takes Groom's Tux Back to the Rental Shop After Reception
* Have Families' and Wedding Party's Driver's (of rented vehicles) Cell Phone Numbers



Groomsman
* Help Best Man in Planning & Hosting Bachelor Party
* Contribute to Groom's Gift from Groomsman
* Arrive Early at Wedding Location to Make Sure Everything is in Order
* Seat Guests at Ceremony, After Ceremony Escort Bridesmaids Down Aisle
* Help Out of Town or Elderly Guests Get From Ceremony to Reception



Father of the Bride
* Traditionally Pays For Reception
* Escorts Bride Down Aisle
* May Stand in Receiving Line
* May Dance with Bride to Traditional Song



Parents of the Groom
* May Help with Wedding Preparations & Costs
* Attend Rehearsal; Pay For & Host Rehearsal Dinner
* Pay For Purchase or Rental of Wedding Attire



Ring Bearer
* Carries Ring Pillow Down Aisle at Ceremony
* May Escort Flower Girl Down Aisle
 

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