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Bridal party responsibilities not to be taken lightly
Not all fun and games
Being called upon to be part of a bridal party can mean a lot
of fun, but each member has responsibilities. (MS Photo)
MS — Being asked to join a bridal
party is both an honour and a
responsibility. When asked to take
on such significant and meaningful
roles, men and women may
recognize the honour but be unsure
of what their responsibilities are as
couples move forward with their
wedding plans.
Bridal party roles can vary
depending on certain circumstances,
but many couples still want their
bridesmaids and groomsmen to
perform many of the more
traditional tasks associated with
their roles. The following are some
of the tasks bridesmaids and
groomsmen can expect to perform in
the months leading up to the
wedding and during the wedding
itself.
• Maid of honour: The maid of
honour serves as the bride-to-be's
right-hand woman as she plans her
wedding and gets ready on her big
day. Maids of honour typically go
gown shopping with the bride and
may even choose or offer
suggestions about the colour and
style of the bridesmaids' dresses.
Once a dress style and colour has
been chosen, the maid of honour will
make sure everyone is fitted on time.
A maid of honour will also plan
the bridal shower, sending
invitations and arranging for lodging
for out-of-town guests if necessary.
Many brides want the details of their
bridal showers to be a surprise, and
Toasts need to
be off-the-cuff
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of the wedding to come.
Toasts are expected at the
rehearsal dinner, but they tend to be
spontaneous, off-the-cuff remarks.
A couple with a good sense of
humour might not mind being
roasted at their rehearsal dinners.
The bride and groom should expect
to say a few words of thanks to all in
attendance, but remarks need not be
too formal.
Rehearsal dinners may even
feature a little entertainment. Tech -
savvy parents may put together a
presentation with videos or
photographs that chronicles the
couple's lives separately and their
life together.
Rehearsal dinners provide an
opportunity for couples and their
families to spend time together
before the larger festivities of the
wedding pull them in multiple
directions. Plus, they set a fun tone
for the wedding weekend to come.
maids of honour should honour
those sentiments when possible. A
maid of honour also plans the
bachelorette party, though many
brides do not mind being involved in
the planning of such parties.
The maid of honour may be asked
to help address save -the -date cards
and envelopes as well.
Come the day of the wedding, the
maid of honour will ensure the
bride's day is as stress -free as
possible, helping to address any last-
minute issues that may arise. Maids
of honour may be asked to serve as
the legal witness to the wedding and
sign the wedding licence before the
reception. At the reception, the maid
of honour will toast the bride.
• Best man: The best man is the
maid of honour's counterpart,
helping to plan the bachelor party
and toasting the groom at the
reception. The best man also tends to
hold the rings during the wedding
ceremony, and during the day of the
wedding, he will co-ordinate the
groomsmen to make sure everyone
is ready to go on time. The best man
may arrange transportation for the
groom and groomsmen on the day of
the wedding and may also return
the groom and groomsmen's attire
the following day if the
newlyweds are departing on their
honeymoons.
• Bridesmaids/Groomsmen: The
bridesmaids and groomsmen serve
similar functions, acting as sources
of support as couples plan their
weddings. Bridesmaids and
groomsmen help to plan the
bachelorette and bachelor parties
and may also be asked their opinions
as couples make decisions regarding
their weddings. Bridesmaids and
groomsmen must be prepared to take
pictures once couples have officially
tied the knot. They also must help
the brides and grooms with any
issues that may arise in the hours
before couples become husband and
wife.
• Flower-girl/Ring bearer:
Flower -girls and ring bearers are
often young relatives of the couple,
whether they are a young brother or
sister or a niece or nephew. The
responsibilities of the flower -girl
and ring bearer are typically limited
to the ceremony, during which they
will walk down the aisle, either
together or individually, before the
father of the bride escorts his
daughter to the altar or stage.
• Father of the bride: The father
of the bride walks his daughter down
the aisle during the ceremony, and,
along with his wife, may pay for the
wedding, though many couples now
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