* Maid/Matron of Honor *
Hosts Bridal Shower
Helps Bridesmaids with Fittings and Wedding Day Assignments
Helps In Planning of Wedding, Addressing of Invitations, and Shopping in General
Pays For Her Own Gown & Accessories
Responsible for the Coordination of Bride's Gift From Bridesmaids
Attends Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
Helps the Bride Ge Ready on her Wedding Day and Helps Her Leave the Reception
May Act as Legal Witness, Signs Certificate
Holds the Groom's Ring Until Proper Time at the Wedding Ceremony
Holds Bride's Floral Bouquet, Keeps Veil and Train Arranged During Ceremony
Stand In Receiving Line Next to Bride & Groom and Joins Them at the Head Table
* Bridesmaid *
Help Maid/Matron of Honor in Planning and Hosting Bridal Shower
Help Out, When Needed with Pre-Wedding Work
Contributes to Gift From Bridesmaids to Bride
Pay for their own Gowns and Accessories
Attend Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinners
May Stand in Receiving Line; May Join Bride and Groom at Head Table, Depending on Reception Seating Arrangements
* Junior Bridesmaid *
Some General Duties & Privileges as Bridesmaids, but are Between 8 & 16 Years Old
Preceed Other Bridesmaids Down Aisle at Ceremony
* Mother of Bride *
Helps in Getting Guest Lists Together & Sending Out Invitations
May Help Select Bridal Gown & Accessories
First Person to Greet Guests in Receiving Line
Reception Hostess
May Dance with Son at Reception to Traditional Song
* Flower Girl *
Carries Basket of Flower Petals to Sprinkle Down the Aisle or to Hand Out to Guests in Aisle Seats
May Be Accompanied by Ring Bearer Down Aisle
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* Best Man *
Hosts Bachelor Party
Helps Ushers with Fittings and Wedding Day Assignments
Helps Groom Get Ready on Wedding Day
Pays for his Tux or Wedding Day Attire
Responsible for the Coordination of Gifts to Groom from Ushers
Attends Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
Pays Officiants Fees for the Ceremony
Acts as Legal Witness Signs Certificate
Holds Bride's Ring Until the Proper Time During the Ceremony
Joins Bride & Groom at Head Table
Proposes the Formal Toast to Bride & Groom at Reception
Takes Groom's Tux Back to the Rental Shop After Reception
Have Families' and Wedding Party's Driver's (of rented vehicles) Cell Phone Numbers
* Groomsman *
Help Best Man in Planning & Hosting Bachelor Party
Contribute to Groom's Gift from Groomsman
Arrive Early at Wedding Location to Make Sure Everything is in Order
Seat Guests at Ceremony, After Ceremony Escort Bridesmaids Down Aisle
Help Out of Town or Elderly Guests Get From Ceremony to Reception
* Father of the Bride *
Traditionally Pays For Reception
(no longer an automatic custom)
Escorts Bride Down Aisle
May Stand in Receiving Line
May Dance with Bride to Traditional Song
* Parents of the Groom *
May Help with Wedding Preparations & Costs
Attend Rehearsal; Pay For & Host Rehearsal Dinner
Pay For Purchase or Rental of Wedding Attire
* Ring Bearer *
Carries Ring Pillow Down Aisle at Ceremony
May Escort Flower Girl Down Aisle
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