For many couples, planning their big day is something they do together. However, delegating some of their jobs to other people is key to making sure everything is done in a timely manner. There are also the traditional responsibilities and tasks that come with the various roles within the wedding party and immediate family members. Here is a brief overview of some of those.
The bride and groom
• Plan the wedding, including where it will take place. Choose the celebrant and photographer.
• Select wedding rings.
• Compile a wedding gift list.
• Decide on the compilation of music they want played, including what they want to walk down the aisle to.
• Select their choice of wedding cake and arrange for it to be made.
The bride
• Chooses her bridesmaids.
• Selects her wedding dress, often alongside her mum, sisters and/or closest friends.
• Makes decisions on what the rest of the wedding party will wear.
The groom
• Chooses his best man and groomsmen.
• Arranges the honeymoon.
• Organises wedding cars.
• Presents a speech during the wedding reception.
Parents
• They can assist with some of the wedding plans.
• One of their key roles is to help keep nerves at bay leading up to and on the big day.
Mother of the bride
• Might be asked to help her daughter shop for a wedding dress.
• Might continue by shopping for the rest of the wedding party’s attire.
Father of the bride
• The bride’s father travels to the wedding with her.
• He then walks her up the aisle.
• At the reception he makes a speech, followed by proposing a toast to the newly married couple.
Best man
• Organises the stag night.
• Prepares a best man’s speech.
• Assists the groom on the morning of the wedding.
• Makes sure the rings make it to the wedding ceremony.
• Helps organise order of speeches, and reads correspondence sent from people who could not make it on the day.
Chief bridesmaid
• Plans a hens’ night for the bride.
• Assists the bride leading up to the wedding day.
• Helps the bride get ready.
