It is an honour to be chosen as an attendant. The bride and groom put much thought into the choosing. They select persons they trust and love, persons they want to be near them before, during and after the vows are spoken.
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Every attendant should approach his or her duties with a sense of responsibility to insure the bride and groom’s wishes are fulfilled. These duties can be perfectly performed only if the attendant is familiar with them beforehand. Knowing what is to be done, and in some instances practicing or rehearsing, will ease tension and allow the obligations to be carried out with a true sense of joy and cheer.
Just what are the major duties of the attendants? Most wedding consultants agree that the common responsibility of all attendants is to be on time. The other wedding party members should never have to wait for a tardy attendant. Generally, all attendants pay for their own clothing. For the men, tuxedo rental, for the women attendants, it may include everything from the gown to the matching shoes, jewellery, and accessories.
