The bride and groom will decide upon the level of involvement they expect, but the traditional tasks include:
Maid of Honour
- helps the bride choose a wedding gown.
- organises the bridal shower and hen night.
- records who sent which wedding gifts.
- makes sure the bridesmaids are on time on the day.
- helps the bride dress for the wedding.
- carries an emergency kit for the bride.
- may act as an official witness at the wedding.
Bridesmaids
- attend the bridal shower and hen night.
- participate in the wedding ceremony.
- ensure young attendants are amused and well behaved on the day.
- help the bride with any small details on the day.
Best Man
- attends suit fittings.
- picks up the groom’s and the groomsmen’s suits.
- makes sure the groomsmen arrive on time.
- helps the groom dress and gets him to the ceremony on time.
- keeps the wedding rings safe during the ceremony.
- may act as an official witness at the wedding.
- prepares a speech, and delivers it at the reception.
- makes sure the couple’s transport is organised.
Groomsmen
- attend the buck’s night
- act as ushers by arriving at the ceremony venue.
- hand out any order of service booklets.
- ensure all guests find their way from the ceremony venue to the reception.
