Wedding party responsibilities
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Participating in a wedding party is an honor . Couples invite many people to their weddings , and the select few asked to be in the party are typically those individuals with whom the couples shares a strong and special bond .
The role of the wedding party is not merely symbolic . Though it ’ s up to the happy couple to determine how involved they want their wedding party to be , individuals asked to be in the party should know that their acceptance of these roles carries with it a certain level of responsibility .
Maid of Honor The maid of honor may bear the most responsibility of any wedding party member . Maids of honor typically help with the planning of the wedding , offering advice and opinions on everything from the bride ’ s gown to the bridesmaid dresses and anything else a couple might need help with . If the bride asks , the maid of honor may be asked to organize dress fittings and attend them as well . A maid of honor typically plays an active , and often the lead , role in planning the bachelorette party . Come the day of the wedding , the maid of honor helps the bride prepare and may organize the bridesmaids to ensure everyone stays on schedule . A maid of honor typically toasts the happy couple during the reception as well .
Best Man Like the maid of honor , the best man has some extra responsibilities before the wedding and during the festivities . A best man may organize tux fittings , plan the bachelor party , help make arrangements if the groom requests help , and be asked
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Individuals asked to be in the party should know that their acceptance of these roles carries with it a certain level of responsibility .
to hold the rings on the day of the ceremony . A best man toast is common during the reception , and some grooms ask their best men to distribute tips to vendors at the end of the night .
Bridesmaids Bridesmaids often help the maid of honor plan the bachelorette party , and they also help to organize the bridal shower if the bride chooses to have one . Bridesmaids can offer input on wedding planning , particularly if they ’ re already married , though that is not necessarily required . Bridesmaids also can help relieve stress on the bride by being as agreeable as possible when scheduling dress fittings .
Groomsmen Groomsmen help to plan the bachelor party and may be asked to provide some support prior to the ceremony . For example , on the day of the wedding , groomsmen may be asked to show guests , particularly elderly friends and family of the couple , to their seats . Like their bridesmaid counterparts , groomsmen can be especially helpful by doing what ’ s asked of them without resistance . Arriving on time to tuxedo fittings and offering insight when they think it might help are some simple ways groomsmen can pitch in .
Flower Girl / Ring Bearer Often reserved for children , the roles of flower girls and ring bearers only require some simple participation during the ceremony . Flower girls drop petals as they precede down the aisle ahead of the wedding party , while the ringer bearer carries the ring down the aisle . If these roles will be filled by especially young children , couples may choose to have them walk down the aisle together .
Parents of the couple Parents of the bride and groom typically play supportive roles but may be asked to give speeches during the rehearsal dinner or the reception . The father of the bride typically walks her down the aisle , while the mother will likely spend the day of the ceremony at the bride ’ s side as they get ready . Parents of the groom do not have any traditional responsibilities , though the groom and his mother customarily share a mother / son dance during the reception .
Couples need not feel compelled to assign bridal party members these duties if they don ’ t feel comfortable doing so . However , sharing some of the responsibilities of wedding planning can help couples enjoy the process more and keep party members engaged .
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