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About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current | View Entire Issue (March 12, 2015)
Wedding Party Maid of Honor/Matron of Honor: Best Man: • Assists the bride in any way she can • Assists the groom in any way he can • Arranges for a bridal shower along with bridesmaids • Plans bachelor party • Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner • Oversees the ushers, making sure they understand • Supervises bridesmaids • Helps bride get ready before ceremony and before • Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner departure from the reception • Holds bride’s wedding ring • Holds groom’s ring during the ceremony • Makes sure the offi ciant is paid • Holds bride’s bouquet and arranges bridal veil and • Helps newlyweds prepare for their honeymoon dress during the ceremony • Makes sure all men’s rental clothes are returned the • their duties Is responsible for wedding gown after reception fi rst business day after the wedding Bridesmaids: Ushers/groomsmen: • Have no particular pre-wedding duty • Helps transfer gifts to a secure location • Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner • Seat guests as they arrive — traditionally offer right arm to • Help plan bridal shower • Walk in the processional and recessional each woman, asks if they are a friend of the bride or groom and seat accordingly • Seats pre-assigned guests of honor • Walk in the recessional Junior Bridesmaid: Ringbearer: • Wears a dress similar to bridesmaids, but in a simpler style • Usually a young boy between the ages of 4 and 10 • Participates in the processional and recessional • During the ceremony, he carries a white satin pillow, often with fake rings tied or sewn on Flower girl: Candle lighter: • Usually a young girl between the ages of 4 and 10 • A position that is often assigned to an usher • Carries a basket of fl owers or loose petals to toss along the • Candles should be lit just before the bride’s mother is seated aisle Mother of the Bride Father of the Bride • Usually acts as hostess of the reception • Escorts the bride down the aisle • Is seated a few minutes before the ceremony begins • Makes a short toast at the reception 4 Wedding Planner 2015