The Bride

• Selects the type of service
• Chooses her gown, the Bridesmaids’ attire and the flowers and accessories
• Starts the dancing with the Groom
• Throws her bouquet among the unmarried female guests before departing
• Writes thank you letters for wedding presents received

The Bridegroom

• Selects the Best Man and Ushers
• Hires Morning Dress
• Arranges transport
• Buys the rings and pays the church or civil ceremony licence fee
• Buys thank you presents for the Bridesmaids, Best Man and Ushers
• Buys the flowers for his Bride, the Bride’s mother, his mother, Bridesmaid’s and button-holes

Best Man

• Organises the Stag Night
• Looks after the ring
• Gets the Bridegroom to the ceremony on time
• Checks arrangements to ensure that guests are transported from the church to the reception
• Toasts the reception, performs a speech on behalf of the Bridesmaids and reads out messages
• Announces the cutting of the cake
• Checks travel arrangements for the honeymoon are in order

Chief Bridesmaid

• Organises the Hen Night
• Assists the Bride to dress and organises the other Bridesmaids
• Holds the bouquet during the ceremony

Bride’s Father

• Gives the Bride away and receives the guests at the reception
• Traditionally covers most expenses

Bride’s Mother

• The Bride’s Mother is traditionally in charge of all the proceedings
• Organises the arrangements for the reception
• Plans a guest list with the Groom’s Mother

Ushers

• Distribute button-holes
• Control car parking
• ‘Meet and Greet’ guests and hand out Wedding Order of Service
• Make sure all guests have transport and directions to the reception