ALL BRIDAL PARTY MEMBERS
SPECIFIC DUTIES : Maid or Matron of Honor
Black Bag Bridal
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF BRIDAL PARTY ATTENDANTS
Do you have to have a bridal party ? No , but we get this question more often than you might think and we thought these highlights were perfect for our late bloomer and encore couples .
ALL BRIDAL PARTY MEMBERS
� Pay for their wedding attire & accessories ( excluding flowers ).
� Arrange and pay for their own transportation .
� Be timely and communicative regarding travel arrangements and acquiring attire .
� Understand the specific duties involved ( See below ).
� Arrive at specified times for all wedding-related events .
� Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner ; attend other pre-wedding events when feasible .
� Give an individual wedding gift to the couple , or contribute to a group gift from all the attendants .
� Assist the bride and groom whenever possible .
� Be attentive to other guests at the wedding and reception .
SPECIFIC DUTIES : Maid or Matron of Honor
� Helps the bride select the bridesmaids ’ attire .
� Organizes the bridesmaids ’ gift to the bride .
� Makes sure bridesmaids have their attire .
� Holds the groom ’ s wedding ring and the bride ’ s bouquet during the ceremony .
� Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate .
� Stands in the receiving line , if there is one .
� Helps the bride during the reception ( gathering guests for the cake cutting , dancing ).
� Helps the bride change into her going-away clothes , and takes care of the bride ’ s wedding dress and accessories after the reception .
NICE , but optional
� Helps address invitations and place cards .
� Assists in hosting or organizing a pre-wedding party , if the bridesmaids decide to have one .
Bridesmaids
� Attend the bridesmaids ’ luncheon , if there is one .
� Supervise flower girl ( s ) and ring bearer ( s ) if asked .
� Assist the bride at the reception as requested .
� Participate in activities such as a receiving line and a bouquet toss .
� Contribute to the bridesmaids ’ gift to the bride .
NICE , but optional
� Host a shower , bridesmaids ’ luncheon , bachelorette , or other pre-wedding party or gettogether .
� Offers a toast to the bride and groom at the reception
� Help guests who need directions to the reception site .
12