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|  05 January 2010 It's my partyEnsure you get the right people for the job with Ulster Bride’s guide to who does what!MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE• Helps draw up the guest list and plans aspects of the reception. • Attends the bride and bridesmaids’ fittings and helps source accessories. • Helps bride and bridal party get ready on the morning. • Accompanies the bridesmaids to the ceremony. • Is last to be seated at the ceremony before the bride’s entrance. • Attends the signing of the register. • Acts as reception co-host, welcoming guests and circulating. • Aids bridesmaids with any gifts brought to the reception. • Usually stays at the reception venue until last guests depart. CHIEF BRIDESMAID • Attends rehearsals. • Accompanies the bride on shopping trips to help choose her dress, accessories, bridesmaids’ dresses and going away outfit. • Attends fittings. • Organises the hen night/ weekend. • On the day, helps the bride to dress and ensures that she is on schedule. • Keeps in her possession the bride’s emergency/touch-up kit. • Holds the bouquet during the service and returns it after the signing of the registry. • Ensures that any young bridesmaids are dressed correctly in good time and are also holding the right bouquet. • Escorts bridal party to the ceremony venue (around 10 minutes before the bride departs). • Makes sure that the bride’s dress, veil, train and bouquet are in place before walking down the aisle. • Lines everyone up, ready for walking down the aisle. • Exits the venue on the arm of the best man and escorts the bridesmaids and any pageboys to the reception. • Helps bride change into her going away outfit and looks after her gown. • At the reception, stands in the receiving line to greet guests. • Has her first dance with the best man. BRIDESMAIDS • Liaise closely with the chief bridesmaid. • Help any younger members of the bridal party. • Follow behind the chief bridesmaid when walking up the aisle. • Depart for the reception with the chief bridesmaid. • Mingle with the guests. FATHER-OF-THE-BRIDE • Travels with the bride to the ceremony venue. • Walks the bride down the aisle on his right arm. • Sits to the left of aisle beside the mother-of-the-bride. • Attends the signing of the register. • During the recessional, escorts the groom’s mother down the aisle. • Acts as reception co-host, welcoming guests. • Is the first to speak when speeches are announced at the reception venue. BEST MAN • Attends any rehearsals planned. • Runs through the day with the groom and checks that he has everything he needs. • Liaises with the chief bridesmaid to ensure all tasks and duties have been carried out in the run-up to the big day. • Helps out with the couple’s gift from the groomsmen. • Arranges the stag night/ weekend. • Arranges transport to and from the ceremony for the groom. • Ensures the ushers are wearing the correct attire. • Is ready before the groom in order to help him get ready. • Ensures the groom is at the church in good time (at least 30 minutes before). • Keeps those rings safe until it’s time! • Ensures that the buttonholes and service sheets are at the church. • Sits to the right of the aisle at the front with the groom. • At the reception, he stands in the receiving line to greet guests. • Circulates and introduces guests. • Makes his own speech. • Reads out cards or messages of good wishes. • Looks after the honeymoon documentation and baggage (if the couple are departing directly after the reception). • Is in charge of settling any final cash payments or tips on the day. • Ensures that the groom’s attire is looked after and returned, if necessary. • Is normally last to leave the reception venue. USHERS/GROOMSMEN • Answer directly to and support the best man. • Escort the bridesmaids throughout the day and be on standby if they should need any help. • At the service, greet guests as they arrive and hand out service sheets. • Guide groom’s parents, mother-of-the-bride (chief usher) and guests to their seats (ensuring each side is balanced). • Ensure that there are a sufficient number of plain coloured umbrellas at the ceremony. • Inform guests, upon arrival, of any photographic or confetti restrictions. • Keep an eye on the door to let the best man know when the bride has arrived. • Ensure that guests leave the service for the reception efficiently and know how to get there. • Ensure that the ceremony venue is left tidy and check for any property left behind. • Help guests find their designated tables at the reception. • Assist the photographer in organising friends and family for portraits throughout the day. • Help the best man organise any transport for guests to the reception. Send To A Friend » | ||||||||||||||
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