Each wedding can be as 'traditional' as you want it to be - the choice is up to you!

Below is an example of the traditional roles and responsibilities of family and friends

Bride’s Mother
Helps compile guest list. Assists with ceremony and reception details. Informs groom’s mother regarding attire to enable compatibility. Sits in front row. Is last to be seated and first to rise following ceremony.

Bride’s Father
Accompanies bride to church and escorts bride to groom at ceremony. (Mother may also do this). Dances second dance with bride at reception. May make a first speech and propose toast to bride and groom to at reception. (Mother of bride may also say a few words)

Bridesmaids/ Matron of Honour
May assist bride in requested tasks associated with wedding such as selection of dresses for bridal party. May host and assist with pre-wedding parties. Precedes bride down aisle. Holds bouquet during vows. May hold groom’s ring.

Best Man/ Groomsmen
May help with bachelor party. Greets guests at wedding. Escorts bridesmaids down isle following ceremony. (May escort bridesmaids down isle prior to ceremony). Directs guests to reception site. Best Man stands next to Groom at ceremony and may carry bride’s ring. Reads emails at reception and may give the third and final speech at the reception on behalf of the bridesmaids. (One of the Bridesmaids/Matron of Honour may give the speech themselves).

Ring Bearer
Traditionally young boy who precedes the bride down the aisle carrying rings perhaps on a cushion. May be accompanied by a flower girl.

Flower Girl
Traditionally a young girl who carries a flower or a bouquet and may accompany the ring bearer.

Guest Book Attendant
Stands beside guest book as guests enter reception and shows guests where to sign. Alternatively, the book may be left in a prominent position for guests to add thoughts at leisure.

Singer/Musicians
May play/sing for bridal entrance and during signing

Reader
The ceremony may include one or two readings. The reason / significance of the choice of reading should be given prior to the reading.

Master/Mistress of ceremonies
Someone to coordinate flow of speeches. Traditionally there are three speeches. Content depends on the individual circumstances. Ladies often participate nowadays. The MC asks people to switch off phone during speeches and ensure that people know where facilities are and the whereabouts of a wishing well or guest book.

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