Posts tagged 'Traditional wedding roles'
Traditional wedding roles for the Bride’s Father
Attends the wedding rehearsal Travels with his daughter to the ceremony Escorts the bride down the aisle Gives the bride away Attends the signing of the register Escorts the groom’s mother from the church Stands alongside his wife in the receiving line But remember: these are only the traditional wedding roles! If you want to [...]
Traditional wedding roles for the Bride’s Mother
Arranges press announcements Compiles the guest list in consultation with the groom’s family Sends out invitations and keeps a note of replies Looks after gift list and makes arrangements to display the presents Makes a list of the guests for the ushers In the absence of the bride’s father she may give the bride away [...]
Traditional wedding roles for the Ushers
Before the wedding day meets with the best man to work out duties. Plan parking arrangements and get to know where the nearest toilets are Collect order of service sheets from the bride or best man Provide umbrellas in case of rain Arrive first at the ceremony venue Organise parking Ensure that the approach is [...]
Traditional wedding roles for the Flower Girl
Carries a basket of flowers or flower petals Joins in the procession with the other attendants Walks back down the aisle in front of the bride and groom strewing flowers in their path (Of course, you need to check with the venue beforehand that this is acceptable) But remember: these are only the traditional [...]
Traditional wedding roles for the Chief Bridesmaid
Helps the bride choose her outfit and her attendants’ outfits Helps the bride keep her wedding lists up-to-date Organises the “hen do” Attends the rehearsal Helps arrange and supervise a timetable for the bride on the day so she’s not always watching the clock Helps the bride and her attendants get ready on the day [...]
Traditional wedding roles for the Best Man
Helps groom choose his outfits and those of the male attendants Arranges the "stag do" Meets at the ceremony venue, along with the ushers, to discuss seating and parking arrangements. Attends the wedding rehearsal Collects hire wear for himself and the groom Collects cards or messages from those who cannot attend wedding Makes sure that [...]
