what should you except from your wedding party-Bridesmaid/Groomans, Best man/Matron of Honon?

Answer 1

Hope this helps! took it from www.theknot.com

Bridesmaids:

The bridesmaid is an integral part of any wedding, on hand to comfort, console, multitask, and party hearty at all bridal event(s). Whether it's your first bridesmaid gig or your 50th, here's a cheat sheet of your to-dos.


Offer to help with prewedding tasks. Try to be specific when you volunteer. For example, say, "Would you like me to help you shop for bridesmaid dresses/stuff invitations/pack for the honeymoon?" instead of just, "What can I do?"


Scout out bridesmaid dresses, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories. Pay for the entire ensemble. (Break in your shoes before the wedding day -- that will minimize slipping, blisters, and aching tootsies.)


Help to plan, cohost, and pay for the shower and bachelorette party with other bridesmaids.


If the maid/matron of honor isn't already handling this task, keep a record of all the gifts received at various parties and showers (so that the bride/couple can write thank-you notes); maintain RSVP lists.


Attend the ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. (Keep abreast of all prewedding parties, and go to as many as possible.)


Run last-minute errands. On the day of the wedding, be on hand to confirm flower delivery times, meet and greet the ceremony officiant, or satisfy junk food cravings.


Stand in the receiving line at the bride's request.


Serve as auxiliary hostess at the reception by introducing guests, making sure they know where the bar is located, and inviting them to sign the guest book.


Hit the dance floor when the music kicks in. Dance with groomsmen during the formal first-dance sequence. Also, be on the lookout for toe-tapping guests who might need encouragement and/or a dance partner.


Give the maid/matron of honor a break by helping to carry the bride's train whenever necessary. Bustle the train before dancing begins, and be ready to help fix it if it comes unhooked. Accompany the bride on visits to the restroom, if asked.


Purchase a wedding present perhaps with one or several of the other bridesmaids. This provides more buying power, and two heads are better than one when it comes to gift ideas. Sometimes the entire bridesmaid troupe pitches in for one knock-her-socks-off wedding gift.


Be a trooper, no matter how stressful the ordeal becomes. Try not to complain about the bridesmaid dress -- even if the color is horrendous. Be gracious and tactful.


Provide plenty of emotional support during the planning and on the wedding day.



Groomsmen:

The groom's close friends and relatives, the groomsmen, support him throughout the wedding planning process. Take your role as groomsman seriously -- after all, you're helping one of your best friends through what can be a very nerve-racking day. Plus, if you act like the levelheaded, responsible guy you are, you'll impress those single bridesmaids. Read on for a rundown of your duties.


Like the bridesmaids, you'll have to pay for your wedding gear. Luckily, you can usually rent a tux for quite a bit less than what the bridesmaid dresses will cost. Be sure to get fitted at the specified store with time to spare -- you don't want to walk down the aisle in floods! As a groomsman, be prepared to serve as information central for those who aren't in the know.



Attending all prewedding festivities (engagement party, couple shower, bachelor party, rehearsal dinner). Perks: Free vittles and drinks.


Helping the best man plan the groom's bachelor party. Perks: Good food, drinks, and perhaps some insights into female anatomy.


You'll conspire with the best man -- and the bridesmaids -- to decorate the honeymoon getaway car in style.


Before the ceremony, you may be asked to usher guests to their seats. At traditional Christian ceremonies, guests of the bride's family sit on the left, and guests of the groom's family sit on the right. At Jewish ceremonies, it's the opposite. When a couple arrives, take the woman's arm and escort her to her seat; her escort will follow you. Always seat the oldest woman first if several guests arrive together. You should arrive at the ceremony site at least 45 minutes early to review special seating requirements.


Be prepared to serve as information central and direct guests to restroom facilities and the reception site.


Purchase a wedding present, perhaps with one of the other groomsmen. You'll have more buying power, and two heads are often better than one when it comes to gift ideas. Sometimes the entire groomsmen gang pitches in for one knock-them-off-their-feet wedding gift.


At the reception, you may be introduced with the bridesmaid you escorted during the recessional. You may also be asked to dance with bridesmaids or single female guests during the evening. Wow, how easy is this?

Answer 2

Expect that they will assist you with planning your day in any capacity that they can (keeping in mind that your wedding is not their biggest event in their lives - and they have lives of their own). They can help with writing out invitations, planning a bachelor/bachelorette party, shopping for attire, etc. They will help you in any capacity they can. But be sure that you voice your needs to them. Don't make them be mind readers. They don't know when you need help and they may not be quick to offer. So ASK when you need help with something. That will help alleviate a lot of drama that could come your way.

Answer 3

You shouldn't expect anything from anybody. That way your feelings don't get hurt when someone doesn't do something. Your wedding party should be more than happy to help you in anyway you need them to. Helping you pick out the wardrobe, go shopping with you for party favors, help you with any decisions you may want their opinion on. Most importantly they should be there for you when you hit your nervous time. Oh it will happen. Don't expect them to help just be thankful when they do.

Answer 4

There are lots of rules for these members of your wedding party. They are supposed to help with planning things like your bridal shower/bachelorette party and help you with whatever you need help with. To be honest - most people just aren't up to that level of commitment. Don't expect anything from them and be happy with whatever they are able to give.

Answer 5

Go to www,customweddingsolutions.com They have an awesome attendant duties guide that lists the duties of each memeber of the bridal party. And its FREE :-) I thought it was VERY helpful! I'll post it here but it is easier to read on thir site.



Maid of Honor

· Assist the bride with wedding planning and shopping

· Help the bride address invitations and other tasks she may ask of you

· Plan and contribute to the bridal shower or party for the bride/groom and coordinate shower gifts with bridesmaids if giving one gift

· Plan bachelorette party

· Attend pre-wedding events (i.e. shower and rehearsal)

· Purchase own wedding attire and accessories (i.e. dress and shoes)

· Pay own travel expenses

· Arrive early at bride's home to help her dress and prepare for photos

· Hold groom's ring and bride's bouquet during the ceremony

· Adjust bride's gown, veil, and train during the ceremony

· Sign the marriage license as a legal witness

· May offer a toast to bride and groom at the reception

· Help bride change into going-away clothes after the reception

Best Man

· Assists the groom with wedding details

· Plan bachelor party

· Coordinate gift for the groom with groomsmen if giving one gift

· Attend pre-wedding events (i.e. shower and rehearsal)

· Purchase own wedding attire and accessories (i.e. tuxedo)

· Pay own travel expenses

· Arrive at groom's home before the ceremony

· Provides transportation for groom to ceremony and from reception

· Provides car decorations and be responsible for decorating cars.

· Sign the marriage license as a legal witness

· Hold ring during the ceremony

· Hold the clergy fee for the groom

· Offer the first toast to bride and groom at the reception

· Return groom's attire to rental shop

· Confirm honeymoon travel arrangements for groom

Bridesmaids

· Help the bride with tasks she may ask of you

· Participate and contribute to the bridal shower

· Offer to do last-minute errands

· Attend pre-wedding events (i.e. shower and rehearsal)

· Purchase own wedding attire and accessories (i.e. dress and shoes)

· Pay own travel expenses

· Arrive at the bride's home before the ceremony for photographs

Ushers/Groomsmen

· Offer groom assistance with his planning

· Help with bachelor party

· Attend pre-wedding events (i.e. shower and rehearsal)

· Purchase own wedding attire and accessories (i.e. tuxedo)

· Pay own travel expenses

· Escort guests to seats for ceremony (brides guests to left and grooms guests to right)

· Escort bridesmaids down the aisle (processional and recessional)

· Unroll aisle runner

· Dance and mingle with guests throughout the reception

Junior Bridesmaid (8-15 yrs old)

· Attend pre-wedding events (i.e. shower and rehearsal)

· Purchase own wedding attire and accessories (i.e. dress and shoes)

· May help with wedding tasks

· Arrive at the bride's home before the ceremony for photographs

Flower Girl (4-7 yrs old)

· May or may not attend pre-wedding events (i.e. shower and rehearsal)

· Purchase own wedding attire and accessories (i.e. dress and shoes)

· May arrive at the bride's home before the ceremony for photographs

· May hand out programs to guests before the ceremony

· May sprinkle rose petals down the aisle before the bride's procession

· Carries flowers down the aisle

Ring Bearer (4-7 yrs old)

· May or may not attend pre-wedding events (i.e. shower and rehearsal)

· Purchase own wedding attire and accessories (i.e. tuxedo)

· May hand out programs to guests before the ceremony

· Carries ring pillow up the aisle

· May accompany flower girl up and down aisle

Answer 6

To be married.

Answer 7

what do you mean?

except?
expect?
accept?