What is a groomsmen supposed to do? What is the role of the groomsmen?
What is a bridesmaid supposed to do? What is the role of the bridesmaids?
We are often asked by members of the wedding party, “is there anything I am supposed to be doing?” The answer is yes! Traditionally, wedding parties knew the roles associated with the honor of being in the wedding party, as it was customary to know the rules of etiquitte. However, as the world has moved away from the “traditional” and each couple does things the way they feel they want their day to go, these roles have become a bit difficult to decifer.
If you are a bride or groom, feel free to pass this along to your wedding party! Believe me, they will appreciate it. After all, they are your closest friends and family members and they want to help. Most of the time, they simply do not know what they are supposed to do!
If you are in the wedding party, make sure you run this list by your bride & groom to verify that they want you to take care of all of these items. (If you are a Best Man or Maid/Matron of Honor, see our earlier posts: http://eventmuse.biz/blog/index.php/2009/07/31/duties-of-the-best-man/ , http://eventmuse.biz/blog/index.php/2009/08/01/duties-of-the-maid-of-honor/ )
Wedding Roles of the Groomsmen:
- Help plan & host the Bachelor Party (yep, help pay for it!)
- Purchase & get tux and shoes fitted and picked up in a timely manner
- Run any last min errands
- Help setup the venue
- Be dressed before groom so you can help out
- Usher people to seats
- Usher Mothers & Grandparents to their seats and usher them out
- Help move any chairs that need to be moved or heavy items
- Help organize groups during the photography sessions, especially kids
- Mingle & introduce guests to each other during the reception
- Keep smiling, Keep it light & Troubleshoot
- If you see a problem or a potential one, find the coordinator or a solution!
- Make sure the groom and bride have whatever they need during the day
- Take photos of couples (if asked)
- Get the guests dancing!!
- Decorate getaway car
- Help load gifts into the appropriate car
- Help clean up
- Take your tux back on time (if the best man is not doing it)
Wedding Duties of the Bridesmaids:
- Help plan & hostess the Bachelorette Party & Wedding Shower (yep, help pay for it!)
- Purchase & get bridesmaid dress and shoes customized in a timely manner
- Collaborate with the bride on your accessories
- Run any last min errands
- Help decorate & setup the venue
- Attend makeup & hair appointments, or arrange to do them yourself
- Be dressed before bride so you can help
- Help organize groups during the photography sessions, especially kids
- Mingle & introduce guests to each other during the reception
- Keep smiling, Keep it light & Troubleshoot
- If you see a problem or a potential one, find the coordinator or a solution!
- Take photos of couples (if asked)
- Get the guests dancing!!
- Help clean up
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