Attendants
duties
Many
couples choose to do most of the work themselves
i.e. Buy the clothes for the bridesmaids etc..
But the traditional way is as follows
Matron
of Honour (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 ushers' function runs smoothly
- Gives
toast 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 attire
- 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
- He
walks down the aisle carrying the ring secured
to a satin pillow.
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