The bride’s maid-of-honor may fulfill some or all of the following:
- Help in selecting the attire for the bridesmaids
- Help with addressing invitations and place cards
- Attend all parties and showers, if possible
- Hold the groom’s wedding band during the ceremony
- Assist the bride when dressing for the ceremony
- Arrange the bride’s gown, train and veil before the processional and recessional
- Make sure the bride looks “picture perfect” throughout the day
- Hold the bridal bouquet during the ceremony
- Witness the signing of the marriage certificate
- Stand in the receiving line
- Keep the bride on schedule
- Take care of the bride’s gown and accessories after the reception
The groom’s best man may fulfill some or all of the following:
- Plan and organize a bachelor party
- Help the groom dress and get to the ceremony on time
- Make sure all checks are written for wedding related expenses. (see who pays for what)
- Give the officiant his or her check
- Offer the first toast to the newlyweds at the reception
- Witness the signing of the marriage certificate
- Drive the bride and groom to the reception venue (if a driver was not hired)
- Take care of the groom’s wedding clothes after the reception
- Arrange for transportation for the newlyweds after the reception
- Oversee the return of all rental apparel
- Pay for his wedding attire and transportation to the wedding city
- Wedding gift for the bride and groom
Bridesmaids’ duties may include:
- Arrange and be on time for the dress fitting appointments
- Assist the maid of honor when needed
- Attend showers and parties for the couple
- Help the bride with errands
- Be punctual for the ceremony
- Help gather guests at the reception for the cake cutting and the bouquet toss
- Purchase their gowns and accessories as well as transportation to the wedding city
The groomsmen or ushers’ duties may include:
- Participate in the bachelor party
- Greet guests
- Check with the head usher for any special arrangements
- Before the processional and after all the guests are seated, put the aisle runner in place
- Have maps available for guests who need directions to the reception venue
- If there is a garter ceremony, participate and encourage other single men to do so as well
- Arrange the return of rented apparel with the best man
- Pay for wedding attire as well as transportation to the wedding city
