Wedding Party Tips & Responsibilites
What fun! Tossing the rose petals from the hot air balloon...Talk about a send off for the bride & groom! WOW!
General Tips * The maximum number of bridesmaids and groomsmen should be seven. Any number above that gets unmanageable. * Flower girls and ring bearers should be at least 4 years old, any younger, they are just too unpredictable. * Your wedding planning should include at least three ushers for every 100 guests. * Candle lighters light the candelabras and the unity candles (if the mothers dont do this function). This is a good way to include special friends. There are two candle lighters. * Another way to include someone special in your wedding is to ask them to read a poem or the scripture. * Include all of your guests and wedding party in the fun with a rose petal toss after the ceremony, at the reception or during the first dance. ********************************** Specific Duties Responsibilities of the maid of honor include: · Helps select bridesmaids' attire and wedding dress · Helps address invitations · Host a shower, but not mandatory · Organizes bridesmaids' gifts · Pays for own wedding attire · Attends the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner · Ensures all bridesmaids, flower girls & ring bearers are at the rehearsal and the ceremony on time · Walks in processional and recessional · Carries the groom's wedding ring · Helps with the bride's gown, veil & train, especially before she walks down the isle · Holds the bride's bouquet during the ceremony · Witness to marriage certificate signing · Makes sure the bride is on schedule · Helps the bride change into other outfits · Responsible for the bride's gown and accessories after the reception · Pays for own dress and transportation ****************************** The traditional duties of a bridesmaid include: · Assists the bride and maid of honor · Responsible for own dress fittings · Assists with a shower for the bride · Helps the bride with other tasks · Contributes to bridesmaids' gift to the bride and usually gives an individual gift to the couple · Attends the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner · Walks in processional and recessional · Assists to gather guests for the first dance, cake cutting, and bouquet toss · Pays for own dress and transportation ***************************** Duties of the best man include: · Organizes pre-wedding parties or events for the groom · Coordinates the ushers' gift to the groom · Attends the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner · Helps get the groom dressed and to the ceremony on time · Responsible for making sure the groom has the marriage license · Delivers payments to the officiant, sexton, and ceremony musicians · Enters the ceremony location with the groom · Holds the bride's ring during the ceremony until vows are said · Ensures ushers are properly dressed and in place on time · Walks in the recessional · Witnesses signing of the marriage certificate · Welcomes all guests at the wedding reception · Announces first toast to the couple at the wedding reception · Dances with the bride, maid of honor, bridesmaids, mothers and other guests · Responsible for the groom's wedding clothes after the reception · Has transportation ready for the bride and groom after the reception · Pays for own wedding attire and transportation ****************************** Duties of an usher include: · Gives a ushers' gift for the groom and gives an individual gift to the couple · Attends the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner · Ensures people who are suppose to receive flowers or corsages do · Greets guests as they arrive to the ceremony · Asks guests if theyd like to be seated on the bride's side or the groom's side · Follows any special seating arrangement for guests · Hands out the programs & rose petals · Puts out the aisle runner after guests are seated and before the processional begins · Memorizes the order for seating of the couple's family members · Be available to direct guests to the wedding reception site · Helps elderly guests · Pays for own wedding attire and transportation *********************************** Naturally, this is your special day & you can choose to do it much differntly than outlined here. This is a very general list of tips that you may or may not wish to follow. Whatever you do decide...Enjoy every moment.