I’m Ruby, the Rochester Bride! As a newlywed of the Rochester area, I love sharing my knowledge of the wedding experience with newly engaged couples. This week I can’t wait to share with you some tips and pointers about the duties of your bridesmaids and groomsmen!
- Be ready to help whenever needed!
- Help address invitations.
- Assist with wedding details.
- Attend pre-wedding events.
- Plan & participate to pre-wedding events (shower, bachelor/bachelorette parties).
- The purchase/rental of wedding attire and accessories.
- Arrive prior to ceremony for photographs.
- Coordinate gifts with other attendants if giving a group gift.
- Provide couple with transportation to ceremony and from reception if needed.
- Escort guests to seats for ceremony.
- Unroll aisle runner.
- Participate in ceremony according to the couple's wishes.
- Hold rings during the ceremony.
- Provide decorations and responsible for decorating cars (if not provided in limo package).
- Sign marriage license as legal witness.
- Hold the clergy fee for the couple.
- Offer toasts to couple at the reception.
- Dance and mingle with guests throughout the reception.
- Help change into going away clothes after the reception.
- Travel expenses.
- Wedding gift.
- Offer to do last minute errands.
- Return attire to rental shop if needed.
