The Wedding Party Duties

A wedding is made up of several people who help make that special day great.  Below is a list of people in the wedding party along with their roles in the wedding.  Remember it is your day (bride) and you plan it the way you want.  However, be sure to solicit help, planning a wedding is a big deal and allow the people that love you help you in your planning process.

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Maid/Matron of Honor
 Your sounding board for the entire wedding planning process
 Shoulder to cry on when you need it.
 Helps you with addressing and stuffing envelopes (groom can help also)
 Keeps a gift record at the shower
 Arranges bridal shower
 Help with decorating that is needed (rehearsal dinner, church, reception hall)
 Assist with putting together wedding favors
 Pays for her own wedding attire
 Arrange the bride’s train and veil, holds bride’s flower bouquet at the alter
 Hold the groom’s ring until the appropriate point in the ceremony
 Signs wedding certificate
 Stands in receiving line
 Helps the bride change her clothes after the reception
 Takes charge of the brides gown after the wedding

Bridesmaids
 Pay for their wedding attire
 Help with the bridal shower
 Help with decorating that is needed (rehearsal dinner, church, reception hall)
 Assist with putting together wedding favors
 Help dress the bride before the ceremony
 Stand in the receiving line

Best Man
 Organizes the bachelor party
 Rents or purchases his own wedding attire (formal wear)
 Drives the groom to the ceremony
 Hold the brides ring until the appropriate time in the ceremony
 Gives payment check to the officiant either just before or after the ceremony
 Returns grooms attire (if rented)

Ushers/Groomsmen
 Rent or purchase their wedding attire (formal wear)
 Arrive at the wedding location early to assist with set-up
 Escorts guest to their seats
 Roll out aisle runner before the wedding processional

Flower Girl
 Walks down the aisle just before the Maid/Matron of Honor
 Tosses flower petals down the aisle
 Can be more than one flower girl, they walk down the aisle together.

Ring Bearer
 The ring bearer precedes the flower girl in the procession
 The ring bearer carries bride and groom’s ring down the aisle (best man and maid/matron of honor have actual rings)

Father Of The Bride
 Proudly walks his daughter down the aisle

Mother Of The Bride
 May help bride choose her wedding gown
 Coordinates her own attire for the wedding ceremony
 Works with groom’s family to assemble a guest list and seating plan
 Stands at the beginning of the receiving line
 Provides emotional support to the bride.