The Wedding Party

ele 00*0•.••***•••***0• THE 0.•*•**••••*•••••••••***• ele WEDDING PARTY A GUIDE FOR WHAT TO WEAR AND WHAT TO DO DESPITE BEING "THE GREATEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE,"YOUR WEDDING CAN CAUSE QUITE THE HEADACHE. THE END RESULT IS WELL WORTH THE STRESS, BUT LET US MAKE IT A LITTLE EASIER FOR YOU. NOT SURE ABOUT THE INS AND OUTS OF THE WEDDING PARTY? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED. THE MAID OF HONOR RESPONSIBILITIES: SHOWER Help with bride and bridesmaids dress shopping. Offer to help with pre-wedding tasks (invitations,flowers, catering, etc.). Host the bridal shower/ Plan the bachelorette party with the other bridesmaids. As a witness, sign the marriage license. Give a toast at the Be there for the bride to relieve stress and induce laughter. reception. What to Wear: She should match the bridesmaids, however she can distinguish herself through a special hairstyle, pin, or other accessory. Whom to Pick: The bride's best friend. The person who has been there through thick and thin. And if the person has great organizational skills, that is a major plus. THE BEST MAN RESPONSIBILITIES: Help with any pre-wedding duties. As a witness, sign the marriage license. Plan the bachelor party with the other groomsmen. Give the first toast at the wedding reception. Be there for the groom to relieve stress and induce laughter. What to Wear: He should match the groomsmen, but can be distinguished through a pin or other accessory, such as a pocket square. Whom to Pick: The groom's best friend. The guy who knows what matters most to the groom, and will be there for him regardless of what happens. BRIDES- MAIDS RESPONSIBILITIES: Help with any pre-wedding duties. Plan the bachelorette party with the other bridesmaids. Be announced with the rest of the wedding Be there for support, and encourage all to have a good time. party, and sit at the wedding party table. What to Wear: The bridesmaids and bride should get together to purchase dresses 4-6 months in advance. Typically these are colorful, floral, or patterned. Though they should never upstage the bride. Whom to Pick: The people who have made the biggest impact on your life, and those with whom you wish to share this experience GROOMS- MEN RESPONSIBILITIES: Help with any pre-wedding duties. Plan the bachelor party with the other groomsmen. Be announced with the rest of the wedding party, and sit at the wedding party table. Be there for support, and encourage all to have a good time. What to Wear: The groomsmen and groom should get together to rent tuxedos or suits 4-6 months in advance. These should be classy, but not upstage the groom. Most groomsmen wear boutonnieres. Whom to Pick: The people who have made the biggest impact on your life, and those with whom you wish to share this experience. FLOWER GIRL & RING BEARER RESPONSIBILITIES: To look adorable and to walk before the bride, laying flowers in the pathway toward the altar. To carry the rings (or look-a-like rings if you don't trust him) on a plush pillow to the altar. What to Wear: A white dress that is tea-length or floor-length. A sash or other accessory that matches the bridesmaids. What to Wear: Formal: A little tuxedo. Less Formal: A light cotton or tweed summer suit. Whom to Pick: Any young boy (age 4-8) who is charming and doesn't get shy. Because as with the flower girl, all eyes are on him. Option: A floral crown made from the ones in her basket. Whom to Pick: Any young girl (age 4-8) from your extended family, preferably one with spunk and a flare for crowds. PARENTS OF THE BRIDE RESPONSIBILITIES: Help with any pre-wedding duties. Father walks the bride down the aisle and gives her away to the groom. Share a father-daughter Traditionally, pay for the wedding. dance with the bride. What to Wear ( Mother): A gorgeous dress that is in good taste, and avoids white, black, and red. Traditionally, after purchasing a dress, she is supposed to let the mother of the groom know so their dresses do not clash. What to Wear (Father): A nice suit or tuxedo that does not clash with the groom or groomsmen's outfits. PARENTS OF THE GROOM RESPONSIBILITIES: Help with any pre-wedding duties Share a mother-son dance with the groom. Traditionally, plan and pay for the rehearsal dinner. Wallk in the processional after both sets of grandparents What to Wear (Mother): A gorgeous dress that is in good taste, and avoids white, black, and red. Additionally, the dress should not clash with the mother of the bride's dress. What to Wear (Father): A nice suit or tuxedo that does not clash with the groom or groomsmen's outfits. Ever-Pretly make you pretty forever Source: www.theknot.com --....--------