Attendants' Wedding Day Duties

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Many couples choose to do most of the work themselves i.e. Buy the clothes for the bridesmaids etc. But the traditional way is as follows:

Matron of Honor (Bride's right-hand woman)

* Is responsible for her own gown and accessories

* Arranges the hen party (guests, entertainment etc.)

* Keeps a record of wedding gifts

* Acts as official witness

* Helps to settle the bride`s nerves

* Helps bridesmaids on the big day

* Holds bride's bouquet during the ceremony

* Looks after bride's things at ceremony and reception

* Assists the bride when changing from her wedding gown to her going away clothes

Bridesmaids

* Responsible for their own gowns

* Assist in all pre-wedding festivities

* Helps to prepare for the reception

* Fill cups with confetti, rice, or rose petals to throw for the getaway

* Decorate the cars

Best Man (Groom's right-hand man)

* He's responsible for his tuxedo

* Makes sure the groom arrives on time

* He sees that ushers' function runs smoothly

* Gives toast and speeches at ceremony and reception

* Pays the officiant's fee

* Keeps rings, license, and honeymoon tickets

* Acts as toastmaster at the bridal table

* Plans for reception exit transportation

Ushers

* Responsible for their own attire

* Involved in all ceremony festivities

* Greet all guests at the ceremony, ask which family they represent and seat them accordingly

* Unrolls the aisle runner after the bride's mother is seated

Flower Girl

* Precedes the bride, tossing flower petals down the aisle

Ring Bearer

* He walks down the aisle carrying the ring secured to a satin pillow

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Attendants' Wedding Day Duties

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Attendants' Wedding Day Duties

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