Hi Lovebirds,

You've popped the question, chosen your dream venue, and now it's time to assemble your amazing wedding party! But with the excitement comes a question: What exactly are the responsibilities of bridesmaids and groomsmen?

Fear not! We're here to break down the duties of your trusty wedding crew, ensuring everyone feels confident and prepared to celebrate your love in style.

The Maid of Honor/Matron of Honor:

Traditionally, the "right hand bride", the maid of honor, is there to offer support, guidance, and a listening ear throughout the entire wedding planning process.

Here are some key responsibilities:

• Assisting with the organising of dress shopping by booking consultations and checking availability.
• Helping plan the bridal shower and bachelorette party.
• Coordinating communication among the bridesmaids for all the planning of the showers and pre wedding responsibilities.
• Being the point person for any bride-related questions or concerns.
• Putting out any fires created by bridesmaids, overbearing parents, or drunken groomsmen.
• The bride's time keeper while getting ready on the day. Making sure all bridesmaids are where they need to be when starting hair and makeup and are ready on time.
• Keeping a hold of her vows and her touch up kit.
• Standing by the bride's side during the ceremony and offering emotional support throughout the day. This involves fluffing the dress and holding the flowers.

The Bridesmaids:

The bridesmaids are the bride's closest confidantes, there to celebrate and support her every step of the way. Think of them as the bride's woo-hoo-team!

Their duties typically include:

• Assisting in arranging and setting up the bridal shower and bachelorette party.
• Participating in pre-wedding events like dress fittings or brunches.
• Helping with wedding-related tasks like addressing invitations or assembling favors (if requested).
• Keeping the bride watered and fed on the day of the wedding.
• Looking stunning in the bridesmaid attire chosen by the bride.
• Showering the bride with love and encouragement throughout the planning process and on the wedding day.
• Assisting the guests after the ceremony on the next steps (handing out confetti) and getting guests to form an aisle for the couples exit.
• Helping guests if they have any questions on the next steps. Know the details ladies!

The Best Man:

The best man is the groom's right-hand man, there to ensure his big day runs smoothly and stress-free.

His key responsibilities include:

• Plan the bachelor party.
• Assisting the groom with attire selection (think suit or tuxedo).
• Delivering a heartfelt toast during the wedding reception.
• Holding onto the groom's wedding ring during the ceremony.
• Making sure the groomsmen and the groom are on time when getting ready and assisting the photographers if needed.
• Keeping the groomsmen in check and the groom calm!

The Groomsmen: The Crew

The groomsmen are the groom's closest friends, there to celebrate his special day and offer support.

Their duties typically include:

• Assist with planning, setting up, and attending the bachelor party.
• Participating in pre-wedding events like suit fittings or outings.
• Ushering guests to their seats at the ceremony.
• Helping the bridesmaids to hand out confetti after the ceremony and get guests to form an aisle.
• Assist the photographers with group shots and family shots.
• Looking dapper in the groomsmen attire chosen by the groom.
• Celebrating the groom and his new spouse on the dance floor!
• Remember, communication is key!

An open dialogue between the couple and their wedding party will ensure everyone is on the same page and feels comfortable fulfilling their roles.

Ready to assemble your dream wedding party?

We offer wedding planning consultations to help you navigate all aspects of your special day, including creating a timeline and delegating tasks to your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

An open dialogue between the couple and their wedding party will ensure everyone is on the same page and feels comfortable fulfilling their roles.

Ready to assemble your dream wedding party?

​We offer wedding planning consultations to help you navigate all aspects of your special day, including creating a timeline and delegating tasks to your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

With love and fairy dust,

The Wedding Fairy Team

P.S. Check out our blog for more wedding party tips, including etiquette guides and ideas for planning unforgettable showers and bachelor/bachelorette parties!

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