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Wedding and Reception Duties: Who’s Responsible for
What
Maid/Matron of Honor (Bride's right-hand woman)
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She's responsible for her own gown and
accessories
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Helps arrange bridal shower
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Keeps a record of shower and wedding gifts
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Acts as official witness
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Unofficially calms the bride's nerves
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Helps bridesmaids on wedding day
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Rearranges train before recessional
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Holds bride's bouquet and possibly gloves
during ceremony
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Cares for bride's things at ceremony and
reception
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Assists the bride when changing from her
wedding gown to her going-away apparel
Bridesmaids
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Generally responsible for their own gowns
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Assist in all pre-wedding festivities
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Wrap small gifts for the reception favors
(optional)
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Fill cups with confetti, rice, or rose
petals to throw for the getaway
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Decorate the cars
Best Man (Groom's right-hand man and
problem-solver)
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He's responsible for his tuxedo
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In charge of groom arriving on time
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He sees that ushers' function runs smoothly
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Gives toast and special speeches at ceremony
and reception
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Pays the officiant's fee
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Keeps rings, license, and honeymoon tickets
in a safe place
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Acts as toastmaster at the bridal table
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Plans for reception exit transportation
Ushers
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Responsible for their own attire
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Involved in all ceremony festivities
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Greet all guests at the ceremony, ask
which family they represent and seat them accordingly.
Bride's family and friends sit on the left of the aisle
and the groom's on the right
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Usually two of the ushers unroll the aisle
runner after the bride's mother is seated
Flower Girl
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Precedes the bride, tossing paper petals
or fresh flower petals down the aisle
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Her dress complements the bridesmaids'
dresses
Ring Bearer
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