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Responsibilities
The
responsibility for paying for a wedding,
traditionally, was met by the father of the Bride.
This is now no longer expected.
Many couples arrange and pay the costs of the
wedding themselves or the cost is split between the
families.
Below
is a list of traditional wedding responsibilities,
they are not always expected and nowadays these
responsibilities and decisions are usually decided by
both the Bride and Groom.
Bride
Choose
and ask Bridesmaids and page boys
Select
dresses for the Bridesmaids and herself
List
wedding presents preferred
Bridegroom
Arrange
Ceremony
Choose
Best man
Arrange
suitable attire for both himself and Best man
Order
flowers for Bride, Bridesmaids and mothers
Arrange
honeymoon
Arrange
transport to and from the ceremony (church, register
office etc.)
Prepare
Groom's speech and toast to the Bridesmaids
Brides Parents
Arrange
printing and sending of invitations
Order
wedding cake
Hire
of photographer
Book
and organize wedding reception, evening reception etc.
Father
of the Bride speech
Bridesmaids
Choose
dresses with the Bride
Help
Bride get ready
Chief
Bridesmaid takes charge of the Bride's flowers during
the ceremony
Best man
On
the day, ensure the Bridegroom is ready and at the
church on time.
Look
after the rings
Reply
to "the Bridesmaids' toast "and make a
speech!
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