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    Bride's attendants

    Sarah, who married Royce Warren in Dunedin, with her attendants. McROBIE PHOTOGRAPHICS

    Bride's attendants

    Being asked to be a bridesmaid , particularly the chief bridesmaid (often referred to as the maid of honour if unmarried or matron of honour if married) is a privilege. Usually a sister or best friend, she has a role that balances enjoyment with responsibility. Her main aim is to ensure the bride can relax and enjoy the her big day.

    The best man

    Steven Turnbull (front) and his groomsmen. Steven married Madelene Kinraid in February in Dunedin...

    The best man

    He can be a brother, a good mate (or both) and the best man fulfils a swathe of official and unofficial duties, depending on the amount of preparation that a groom is involved in and may need help with. It is a role that should be tackled with a balance of enthusiasm, flair and charm and is not to be underestimated.

    The engagement

    Greg and Rebecca Dowling married at Larnach Castle in February. MCROBIE STUDIOS

    The engagement

    Everyone loves the announcement of an engagement and the in way of the world today news can spread quickly. 

    Hen parties

    Hen parties

    The chief bridesmaid, with the help of the other attendants, looks after the pre-wedding hen's party, held at least a week before the wedding to allow recovery.

    The bridesmaids

    Kristy South with her bridesmaids. She married Chris Chilman in February at Lookout Lodge. Photo...

    The bridesmaids

    A bride chooses her attendants because they are important enough in her life for her to want them close by on her wedding day.
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