Best Man:
- Plan and host Bachelor Party
- Rent or purchase attire
- Attend Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
- Helps keep the Groom calm
- Supervises Groomsmen and Ushers
- Holds Bride's ring during the Ceremony
- Escorts the Maid or Matron of Honor
- Makes the first toast at the Reception
- Organize the return of any rented wedding attire, including the Groom's
Maid or Matron of Honor:
- Assists the Bride with her gown selection as well as choosing the attendants' gown and accessories.
- Purchase gown and accessories that she will be wearing
- Helps the Bride with wedding-related projects, such as addressing invitations, assembling wedding favors, etc.
- Plan and host the Bridal Shower
- Plan and host the Bachelorette Party
- Record gifts received at Bridal Shower as well as collecting all ribbons and bows for making Rehearsal bouquet
- Attend Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
- Arrive early on wedding day and assist the Bride with dressing
- Helps keep the Bride calm
- Organize Bridesmaids and their gowns
- Straighten the Bride's veil and train before and throughout the Ceremony
- Hold the Groom's ring during Ceremony
- Signs the marriage license as an official witness
- Makes a toast at the Reception
- Fixes the Bride's gown during the Ceremony
- Holds the Bride's bouquet during the Ceremony
Bridesmaids:
- Purchase gown and accessories
- Assist Maid or Matron of Honor in planning and hosting Bridal Shower
- Help with wedding-related projects, such as assembling wedding favors, running errands for the Bride, etc.
- Attend Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
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- Purchase or rent wedding attire
- Assist in planning Bachelor Party
- Attend Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
- Seat guests and distribute wedding programs
- Escort Bridesmaids
- Decorate the Newlyweds' vehicle
Parents of the Groom:
- Assist in compiling guest list
- Father - Purchase or rent wedding attire, Mother - Purchase attire that is complementary to the wedding color scheme
- Host the Rehearsal Dinner
- Make a toast at the Rehearsal Dinner
- Mother - Dances with the Groom
- Attend Rehearsal
Parents of the Bride:
- Assist the Bride with wedding gown and wedding party attire selections
- Help prepare the guest list
- Father - Purchase or rent wedding attire, Mother - Purchase attire that is complementary to the wedding color scheme
- Assist in the details of the wedding
- Host the Wedding
- (Father or both parents) Escort the Bride down the aisle
- Father - Dances with the Bride
- Attend Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
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Flower Girl:
- Parents purchase her dress and accessories
- Attends Rehearsal and, depending on her age, Rehearsal Dinner
- Drops petals down the aisle preceding the Bride
Ring Bearer:
- Parents purchase or rent attire
- Attends Rehearsal and, depending on his age, Rehearsal Dinner
- Carries rings on a pillow (may or may not be real)