Maid or Matron of Honour:
Bride’s right-hand woman
Responsible for her own gown and accessories
Keeps record of shower and wedding gifts
Acts as official witness
Unofficially calms the bride’s nerves
Helps bridesmaids on wedding day
Rearranges train before recessional
Holds bride’s bouquet during ceremony
Cares for bride’s things at ceremony and reception
Bridesmaids
Generally responsible for their own gowns
Assist in all pre-wedding festivities.
Run last-minute errands.
On the day of the wedding, be available to confirm flower delivery times
meet and greet your officiant
Ring Bearer
Walks down the aisle carrying the ring or a substitute secured to a satin pillow
Flower Girl
Precedes the bride, tossing paper petals or fresh flower petals down the aisle
Her dress complements the brides maids’ dresses
Best Man
Groom’s right-hand man and problem-solver
He’s responsible for his tuxedo
In charge of groom arriving on time
He sees that ushers’ function runs smoothly
Gives the toast and special speeches at ceremony and reception
Pays the officiant’s fee
Keeps rings , license, and, where applicable, honeymoon tickets in a safe place
Acts an MC at the bridal table
Plans for reception exit transportation, if applicable
Ushers
Responsible for their own attire
Involved in all ceremony festivities
Greet guests at the ceremony, and seat them accordingly. Tradition dictates that the bride’s family and friends sit on the left of the aisle and the groom’s on the right.
Usually two of the ushers unroll the aisle runner if applicable
