wedding question!?

Question

is it appropiate to assign each bridesmaid to a task they need to do at the reception ? like make sure everyone signs the wedding book, make sure elderly peaple get helped to a table to be seated, make sure the gifts are placed in the correct table ect..

Answer 1

Yes, that's perfectly fine. Your bridesmaids are suppose to be there to help, they should be honored you trust them enough to put them in charge of something. You are suppose to ask others to help you on your big day, because you are going to be stressed enough, and don't need to worry about minor details. Good luck!

Answer 2

I think it's a great idea to give them tasks to do. And if everyone has an assigned task the chance of Aunt Mable being asked 20 times if she's signed the guest book is slim. Bridesmaids and groomsmen are there to help the couple with the details... not just to dress up and party. I had one of my bridesmaids that was in charge of making sure the disposable cameras were all picked up. One of the groomsmen and one of the bridesmaids were the designated drivers to make sure that anyone who was not fit to drive arrived home safely. We had a groomsman who was in charge of gifts...making sure they got safely from the reception to my Mom's house for gift opening the next day. I have also performed many of these tasks at other weddings that I have been involved in. It's never been a problem...like I said along with the honour of being asked to be in the wedding party comes some responsibility.

Good luck

Answer 3

Don't people typically assign a "greeter".....it's the role that goes to someone who would be close to either you or your fiance, but isn't one of your bridesmaids, and they greet people as they come into the church (or where ever you are having your wedding), and encourages people to sign the book.......I am sure the guests that will be sitting down at the tables, if they have any manners or respect will help those elderly people, .....and have the gift table in the front,that way if one person did not see it, the word can spread around to the guests...or have a "greeter" at the reception as well to direct people where to go. I don't think I would ask my bridesmaids to do that at my wedding, because they are there to help tend to you and your needs, and they are there to celebrate you.
Plus it might flatter someone or make them feel special to be a "greeter" at your wedding, I am sure there are other people that want to be apart of the festivities and help out. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, etc. That way everyone helps, everyone has a great time, and no one has an overwhelming task.

Answer 4

Absolutely. There is a lot to do still, at the wedding. Just make sure you assign appropriately. For instance, if you know bridesmaid #3 is going to be in a drunken stupor by the end of dinner, it's probably not best to put her in charge collecting the gifts at the end of the night. And if bridesmaid #2 is a little shy, you may not want to put her on guest book duty, etc. Don't be afraid to use those groomsmen either! They need to be handy for something other than running up the bar tab!

Answer 5

That's usually one of the duties of the bridesmaids... to help out wherever they can and where they're needed.

What they usually do is, each bridesmaid gets assigned to a task (or tasks) to ensure that the wedding runs smoothly. Their tasks are usually just related to the guests. For example, helping the elders, etc.

The maid-of-honor has the task of ensuring that the bridesmaids are doing their tasks and helping YOU wherever and whenever she's needed. Example, by checking that your hair and make-up still looks OK, etc.

This ensures that the wedding runs smoothly and that you can enjoy your wedding and your new husband without any problems and without worrying the whole night about what could go wrong. Worrying is your bridesmaids' problems!

Answer 6

Being a bridesmaid or groomsmen doesn't just mean a chance to dress up. It's a responsibility to help the couple have a great wedding. There are several pre and post wedding tasks that they are traditionally responsible for.

They are expected to help pay and host the bridal shower and/or bachelorette party. They should be helping you with your gown search, flower selections, music choices, and anything else you need a little assistance with. They are expected to buy their own dresses and accessories.

Ushers usually take care of the things you mentioned, but it wouldn't be unreasonable for you to ask the bridesmaids to help out. They signed on knowing that you will be asking things of them, so they shouldn't grumble too much.

Answer 7

The appropriate thing to do is have a friend sit at the sign in book and ask all to sign their name. Also the grooms men are the ones to help the elderly to their seats. The bridesmaids are their to help you get ready to walk down the isle. You can ask some of your teen cousins to help take the gifts to the gift table. that way they feel help full.

Answer 8

That would be great! It will make them feel special in their own way. But you should assign them their task to their personality, like for example: don't have the weakest or shortest one helping with the elderly people. Good luck with your wedding planning, and make sure you make some time for yourself and to make dates with your fiance along the way!!

Answer 9

I think it is not preferred but okay. It isn't traditional since their actual task is to be your maids in waiting but by the reception their job is usually done. Be careful though. If you have had them doing several tasks prior to the wedding, you'll want to allow them a chance to enjoy themselves. This will keep your picture from landing next to the term "Bridezilla" in the dictionary.

Answer 10

yes i think thats a good idea.and that each bridesmaid should have a task to do during the wedding.I know when i get married next year thats what i'm going to do. good luck and best wishes on you're big day.