- Chooses the Best Man and
Ushers
- Make arrangements for the
honeymoon
THE BRIDE’S AND THE BRIDE’S MOTHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arrange the reception
- Send out the invitations
- Book the cars
- Book the photographer
- Arrange the flowers for
the church and the reception
THE BRIDE’S FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Escorts the Bride to the
ceremony. When the Bride arrives she is greeted by the vicar / registrar
at the church or venue entrance and some photographs will be taken
- During the ceremony the
Bride’s father gives the Bride away
- Subsequently he makes the
first speech at the reception and toasts the Bride and Groom
THE BEST MAN’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arranges the stag night
- Arranges and organises the
Ushers
- Arranges to pay all of the
fees on behalf of the Groom before the wedding takes place
- Gets the Groom to the
ceremony on time. He should arrive with the Groom twenty minutes early to
allow the photographer to take some photographs. When they go into the
church / venue they should sit in the front right hand pew
- Takes care of the rings
and passes them to the vicar or minister during the ceremony
- Makes sure that all guests
have transport to the reception
- Unless there is a
Toastmaster the Best Man makes the announcements at the reception
- Makes a speech in reply to
the Groom’s speech. Replies to the Groom on behalf of the Bridesmaids,
relates stories about the Groom and reads out any messages from absent
friends
- Announces the departure of
the Bride and Groom as they leave for their honeymoon
- Ensures that any hired
outfits are returned after the wedding
THE USHERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet the guests as they
arrive at the church and show them to their seats
- The ushers should arrive
at the church half an hour before the ceremony as some guests will
inevitably arrive early
- The Bride’s family and
friends sit on the left hand side looking towards the altar and the
Groom’s sit on the right
- After the ceremony the
Bride and Groom leave the church / venue first followed by the Bridesmaids
and then the Best Man. Then the Groom’s father with the Bride’s mother,
followed by the Bride’s father with the Groom’s mother
- The family and guests in
the front rows should leave first followed by those seated from the front
to the back of the room
- All of the guests will
gather outside for the photographs to be taken. It is of great help if the
ushers are familiar with this part of the wedding so that everyone feels
involved when the photographs are being taken
THE USHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Hand service sheets and
buttonholes to the guests as they arrive at the church / venue.
- Ensures they sit in the
correct places, leaving space at the front for family and bridesmaids (if
they are to be seated)
THE CHIEF BRIDESMAID’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arranges the hen night
- Helps the bride to dress
and organises the other Bridesmaids
- Organises the Bridesmaids
at the ceremony and makes sure they are all in their right places. Makes
sure that the very young Bridesmaids and Pages are looked after before and
during the ceremony
- Holds the Bride’s bouquet
during the service
- The Bridesmaids arrive ten
minutes before the ceremony with the Bride’s mother and wait at the
entrance for the Bride to arrive. During this time the photographer will
take some photographs
- Helps the Bride change
into her going away outfit and then takes care of the wedding dress.
GOOD LUCK!
Information courtesy of Isabella Weddings – Wedding and Event Planners
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