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If you've ever been a bridesmaid/groomsman what do you think is acceptable/unacceptable? Where do you draw the line? When is your bride considered a bridezilla? What are you WILLING/UNWILLING to do for the couple?? I thought this was interesting and would love to have some dialogue with you guys down in the comments! TALK TO ME!
- Assists bride in choosing a bridal gown as well as in choosing attendants' gowns and jewelry.
- Purchase gown and accessories that she will be wearing.
- Helps bride address invitations.
- Plan and host bridal shower.
- Plan and host the bachelorette party.
- Records gifts received at showers as well as collecting all ribbons and bows for making the rehearsal bouquets.
- Helps the bride assemble and decorate wedding favors.
- Helps bride and bride's family decorate the reception hall, if necessary.
- Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
- Arrive with at least 2 hours early to assist the bride in dressing.
- Organize bridesmaids and their gowns.
- Arrange bride's veil and train before and throughout the ceremony.
- Hold groom's ring during the ceremony if its not being carried by the ring bearer.
- Signs the wedding certificate as an official witness.
- Stands to the left of the groom in the receiving line.
- Dances when the music starts at the reception and asks other guests to dance.
- Be gracious and serve as an auxiliary hostess at the reception.
- Plan and host the bachelor party.
- Rent or purchase wedding attire that is the same as the groom's.
- Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
- Arrange for transportation to ceremony for self and groom.
- Arrange for transportation of the couple as well as self to the reception.
- Arrives with the groom at least 1 hour before the ceremony.
- Helps keep the groom calm.
- Supervises groomsmen and ushers.
- Holds bride's wedding ring if not being carried by the ring bearer.
- Escorts the Maid (Matron) of Honor during the recessional.
- Forwards payment to musicians and officiate from the groom.
- Stands to the right of the bride in the receiving line.
- Makes the first toast at the reception and reads congratulations telegrams.
- Dances when the music starts and asks other guests to dance.
- Transport newlyweds to the honeymoon suite or airport after the reception.
- Organize the return of any rented wedding attire for all men in the wedding.
- Purchase gowns and accessories to wear in the wedding.
- Assist Maid (Matron) of Honor in planning and hosting bridal showers.
- Help with wedding favors.
- Run errands as needed by the bride.
- Help decorate the reception hall, if needed.
- Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
- Arrive early at the wedding dressing site.
- Walk down the aisle before the Maid (Matron) of Honor, flower girl, and ring bearer.
- May stand in receiving line.
- Dance and are gracious at the reception.
- Purchase or rent wedding attire.
- Assist in planning and financing the bachelor party.
- Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
- Arrive dressed at least 1 hour before the wedding.
- Fold and distribute wedding programs.
- Ensure that all family members have corsages/boutonnières before being seated.
- Seat guests as follows:
- Single females are escorted on the right.
- Single males should walk along the left side.
- Escort the female of a couple on the right with her date walking behind.
- Guests of the bride are seated on the left.
- Guests of the groom are seated on the right.
- Leave first few rows unseated to accommodate family members.
- Seat the mother of the groom.
- Seat the mother of the bride.
- Roll out the aisle runner.
- Light candelabras, as needed.
- Escort bridesmaids during the recessional.
- Check for any items left by guests at the ceremony site.
- Collect ceremony decorative items such as baskets, pew bows, and aisle runner.
- Dance when music starts and ask other guests to dance.
- Decorate the newlywed's car.
What do you guys think about these duties? Overkill? Not enough? Or somewhere in between?? Comment down below!
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