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Ever wonder who is suppose to do what when it comes to the Bridal Party? Well, I’ve got a little breakdown for you today!
photographs by lawrence braun
Maid of Honor
- Be the bride’s confidant – provide honest opinion and be helpful
- plan as well as attend the bridal shower and bachelorette party with the bridesmaids
- assist and help the bride during rehearsal dinner
- field messages for the bride and her family if possible
- assist the bride getting into her dress, help with veil and train
- prepare a toast
- provide moral support and be a great listener during the whole process
- Pays for: her outfit, bridal shower and bachelorette, gift for couple
Best Man
- help the groom choose his tux and organize fittings
- attend all pre-wedding festivities (engagement, couple shower, bachelor party, rehearsal dinner)
- plan the groom’s bachelor party and organize a groomsman gift for the groom
- prepare a speech
- always be a good communicator of information
- help the groom get dressed
- take charge of the wedding rings
- make sure the groom has the marriage license with him
- Pays for: his outfit, bachelor party, gift for couple
Bridesmaids
- always be ready to help with opinions on dresses, decor, favors, etc
- help plan as well as attend the bridal shower and bachelorette party with maid/matron of honor
- always be a good communicator of information
- assist the bride getting into her dress
- ask her if she needs anything
- provide moral support and be a great listener throughout the process
- Pays for: her outfit, bridal shower and bachelorette, gift for couple
Groomsmen
- be prepared with your wedding gear
- attend all pre-wedding festivities
- help best man plan the groom’s bachelor party
- coordinate with the best man to prepare a gift for the groom
- always be a good communicator of information
- Pays for: his outfit, bachelor party, gift for couple