Being a Bride, assigning duties can be a hard thing. Especially if you are a control freak like I am. So to help you out here is a list of the traditional responsibilities of those who participate in the wedding.
Maid of Honor/Personal Attendant:
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Attends all pre-wedding events
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Takes charge of groom’s ring during ceremony
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Helps bride in arranging veil and dress at ceremony and reception
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Hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony.
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Returns bride’s gown to designated place after wedding
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Make sure all of the bride’s personal belongings have been accounted for and are packed in her overnight back for the honeymoon.
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May offer a toast to the bride and groom during the ceremony.
Bridesmaids:
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Purchases and completes fittings of gowns
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Performs tasks as assigned by bride
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Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
Best Man:
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Transports groom to the church.
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Supervises the groom’s men, regarding their dress and duties at ceremony
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Takes care of bride’s ring until ceremony.
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Offers the first toast to the bride and groom.
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Dances with the bride after the groom and both fathers have danced with her
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Prepares the honeymoon car, packs suitcases in car.
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Holds for safe-keeping, any tickets, keys, etc. for the groom.
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Returns groom’s tuxedo to rental shop.
Groomsmen:
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Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
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Attends bachelor dinner if there is one
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Escorts bridesmaids during the ceremony
Ushers:
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Distribute wedding programs. (Unless this task is assigned to another)
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Seat guests on appropriate side of church.
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Assist elderly guests to seats.
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After all guests are seated, unroll aisle runner.
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Check church or synagogue for any items left behind
Written by Faith