UNIQUE Honor: Bridal Party Responsibilities

So, you've been asked to be in a wedding. First of all, congratulations! This is truly an honor! I'm sure your next question is - what does the couple expect from me? No worries! We've mapped it out for you!

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

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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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Groomsmen and Ushers:

• 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)