Jointly decide on style and
location of wedding Jointly select wedding rings Jointly set the guest list with both sets of parents
Purchase gifts for attendants Set rehearsal dates and inform bridal party
Receives wedding guests in a receiving line
The Bride
Chooses her attendants
Chooses bridal party outfits
Chooses flowers & decorations for the day
Throws the wedding bouquet
Writes thank-you notes after the wedding
Arranges accommodation for out-of-town attendants
Selects gift for Groom
The Groom
Applies for license
Chooses his attendants
Jointly chooses outfits for males in bridal party
Arranges for engraving of rings
Gives money to best man to cover expenses to be paid on the day
Selects gift for the Bride – usually something personal
Organizes the honeymoon
Makes a speech at reception
Contact parents next day to thank them – preferably in writing
Reserves accommodation for out-of-town guests
First to dance with Bride at reception!
Maid Of Honour
(or Matron if she's married)
Organizes other Bridesmaids
Holds Brides' bouquet during ceremony
Arranges Bride's train and veil
Co hosts pre wedding parties
Coordinates dress fittings and such for Bridesmaids
Helps Bride dress and prepare on day
Assists Bride change after reception
May hold Groom's ring during ceremony
Organizes packing and removal of gifts from reception
Takes care of wedding dress and accessories after Bride leaves
reception
May help address invitations
Bridesmaids
Assist in caring for the flower
girl and ring bearer
Attend pre-wedding parties and rehearsal dinner
Co-host and pay for pre wedding parties
Help address invitations and envelopes
Helps Bride and Maid of Honour as required
Best Man
Organizes and co-hosts pre
wedding party for Groom
Arranges transport to ceremony for males in bridal party
Ensures Groom is presented well at ceremony
Pays necessary fees due on the day
Looks after wedding rings (or takes from ring bearer at
appropriate time)
Arranges transport between ceremony and reception
Ensures all is ready for honeymoon (e.g. bags in car, car has
petrol, taxi is booked)
Partners Maid of Honour down aisle and during bridal waltz
Makes speech and reads telegrams and other messages at reception
Assist with organizing accommodation for out-of-town guests
Ensures return of hired suits after wedding
Coordinates ushers and Groomsmen in their duties
May act as MC at reception
May like to send champagne, flowers, etc to honeymoon suite
Fourth to dance with Bride at reception
Groomsmen
Assists the Groom with any
errands
Attends pre-wedding parties and rehearsal dinner
Co-hosts bachelor party/dinner
Decorates car the couple will leave in (If being done)
Assist Best Man to control the night, so the Groom and Bride can
enjoy themselves!
Parents of the Bride
Jointly decide on guest list
Send out invitations
Coordinate gift list with guests
Last to leave reception
Give plenty of moral support, and help with wedding details
Mother of the Bride is the last to be seated before the ceremony
and the first in the receiving line
Mother to choose attire, then informs the Groom's mother of her
choice
Father of the Bride
Toasts couple at rehearsal dinner
Organizes transport to church
Gives away daughter
Gives speech at reception
Father escorts Bride down the aisle and stands next to the
Mother of the Bride in the receiving line
Father has third dance with Bride at reception
Parents of the Groom
After the engagement contact the
Bride's parents
The Groom's parents to be seated just prior to the Mother of the
Bride at the ceremony.
The Father-in-Law is 2nd to dance with the Bride
Host the rehearsal dinner
Jointly decide on guest list
Ushers
Hand out order of service at
ceremony
Show guests to seats at ceremony from 30 minutes before ceremony
Stop seating guests 5 min. before processional begins
May escort the Bridal couples' families out of the church, and
also signal the guests to leave, one aisle at a time
Traditionally, friends of the Bride seated on the left and
friends of the Groom on the right.
Seat the Groom's parents and the Bride's mother
Flower Girl
Traditionally between 3 to 7
years of age.
Attends rehearsal; rehearsal dinner is optional
Included in bridal party photos
Carries a basket of petals, a small bouquet or other token –
walks down the aisle directly ahead of the Bride. Spreading
petals represents a beautiful path ahead for the Bride
Walks with ring bearer or pageboy
Follows Bride and Groom out of Church
Her parents pay for her attire
