The wedding party lends helping hands
It ’ s been said it takes a village to raise a child , and it also can take one to plan a wedding . Despite most weddings only filling one day , many , many weeks of planning and various tasks are involved in creating magical and memorable events .
Bridal parties can prove invaluable during the wedding planning process and the wedding day if couples utilize their talents . According to the wedding resource The Knot , a typical wedding party consists of roughly four to five people on each side . That means around 10 individuals can provide extra help a happy couple needs . Here ’ s how the wedding party can assist future newlyweds .
needs to have a woman as her close attendant nor the groom a man . These roles can go to whomever the couple desires , regardless of gender , and the title can reflect couples ’ choices .
The maid / matron / man of honor is the bride ’ s right-hand person . This person handles many wedding day details , including signing the marriage license and helping the bride get situated before walking down the aisle .
The best man / woman acts as the groom ’ s personal advisor and assistant . This person is a master of ceremonies and presides over the other groomspeople . He or she will be the other signature on the wedding license .
Both of these individuals will provide speeches at the wedding reception and may also offer words at other events throughout the wedding- related activities .
The parents of the couple also will enjoy roles of prominence during the wedding . They can provide support and share their own experiences . They may help offset the costs of rehearsal dinners or other prewedding parties . Parents may share their own special toasts and can participate in wedding day traditions , such as first dances .
Wedding party members can ask the couple which tasks they can manage and the bride and groom should feel comfortable delegating to alleviate some wedding planning stress . n
• Assisting with choosing vendors
• Helping to pick out attire
• Putting together invitations
• Planning and hosting parties , like the engagement party , shower , and bachelor / bachelorette parties
• Helping the bride and / or groom dress
• Participating in photography sessions
• Serving as moral support for the couple , and helping to tame nerves or serving as a sounding board
Two members of the wedding party may go above and beyond the others in their roles . These include the maid / matron of honor and the best man , traditionally . However , there are no rules dictating that a bride
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