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Wedding Party Responsibilities


The following are recommended responsibilities of your wedding party. Variances are
acceptable, because it is your wedding, and that doesn't mean you have to follow the
so called "tradition."

Responsibilities of the Wedding Party


 

Maid of Honor/Personal Attendant:
(Usually a special friend or sister of the bride.)
Helps the bride with shopping, invitations and other details as requested.
Attends all pre-wedding events.
Pays for own wedding attire.
Takes charge of groom's ring during the  ceremony.
Witnesses, signs wedding certificate.
Helps bride in arranging veil and dress at ceremony and reception.
Returns bride's gown to designated place after wedding.

Bridesmaids:
Purchases and completes fittings of gowns.
Performs tasks as assigned by bride.
Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Best Man:
(Assists groom with all details of the wedding day.)
Pays for own attire.
Transports groom to the church.
Supervises the grooms men, regarding their dress and duties at ceremony.
Takes care of bride's ring until ceremony.
Presents the clergy person with fee.
Signs and witnesses the marriage certificate.
Offers the first toast to the bride and groom.
Dances with the bride after the groom and both fathers have danced with her.
Prepares the honeymoon car, packs suitcases in car.
Holds for safe-keeping, any tickets, keys, etc. for the groom.
Returns groom's tuxedo to rental shop.

Groomsmen:
Pay for their own wedding attire.
Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Attends bachelor dinner if there is one.
Escorts bridesmaids during the ceremony.
May perform as ushers in lieu of.

Ushers:
Pay for own wedding attire.
Make sure principles have flowers before being seated. (Unless this task is assigned to another).
Distribute wedding programs. (Unless this task is assigned to another)
Seat guests on appropriate side of church.
Assist elderly guests to seats.
After all guests are seated, unroll aisle carpet.
Check church or synagogue for any items left behind.

Ring Bearer (Optional):
Wedding attire may be paid for by groom or his family, best man, or anyone who so desires.
Presents rings on a velvet or satin pillow.
May remain with groomsmen during ceremony.

Flower Girl (Optional):
Attire may be paid for by bride, maid of honor, or anyone who so desires.
Precedes bridesmaids down the aisle, sprinkling flower petals from basket.
May remain with bridesmaids during ceremony.

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