Roles of the Entourage
(taken from http://zoneandedz.weddingannouncer.com/welcome.html)
BEST MAN
1. Is the groom's "right-hand man"
2. Helps the groom in any tasks or errands
3. Assists the groom with dressing for the wedding
4. Makes sure personal items are returned to the groom's place afterwards
5. Makes sure the groom is well-dressed and on time
6. Transports the groom to the Church location
7. Welcomes guests as they arrive at the Church and the Reception venue
8. Holds the wedding rings until it is time for blessing and exchange of rings
9. Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate
10. Oversees ushers at the wedding
11. Carries an extra copy of the seating plan in case the ushers need to refer to it
12. Offers the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception
13. Participates in the garter toss
14. Assists the groom with the tossing of the garter by encouraging the single men to take part in the activity
15. Joins the bride and groom in the pictorials, especially after the ceremony
16. Reminds the entire entourage about their roles and duties
17. Oversees all tasks of the entourage are accomplished
18. Once in a while, coordinates with the hired on-the-day coordinators
19. Ensures the wedding ceremony and the reception venue is lively and fun
MAID OF HONOR
1. Is the bride's "right-hand woman"
2. Helps the bride in any tasks or errands
3. Be the messenger if the bride wants to communicate messages to the family or groom so you are always up on what is going on
4. Helps the bride get dressed and ready on the wedding day
5. Makes sure the bride looks perfect for all the pictures
6. Ensures the bridal car arrives on time in the hotel and in the Church
7. Helps make sure the bride has privacy if she needs some quiet time before the ceremony
8. Arranges the bride's veil and train during the processional, ceremony, recessional, and during reception. Ensure the bride won't trip on her train.
9. Be the calming source with your presence
10. Holds the wedding rings (if not the Best Man)
11. Holds the bride's bouquet, if not needed
12. Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate
13. Joins the bride and groom in the pictorials, especially after the ceremony
14. Ensures the reception venue is all set
15. Be proactive all the time to make sure there are no problems or issues
16. Participates in the bouquet toss, if single
17. Carries the bridal/groom moneybag so it won't be lost
18. Ensures vendors receive their payments
19. Reminds the entire entourage about their roles and duties
20. Oversees all tasks of the entourage are accomplished
21. Once in a while, coordinates with the on-the-day coordinators
22. Last but not least, provide moral support and be a great listener throughout the process since it is a very wonderful and "positively" stressful time for your friend. You can really make the difference!
BRIDESMAIDS/GROOMSMEN
1. Ensures misallettes/programs/paperie are distributed to guests
2. Collects discarded programs and articles from the pews after the ceremony
3. Directs guests to the reception and ensure they know the directions
4. Joins the bride and groom in the pictorials, especially after the ceremony
5. Welcomes guests to their seats before the wedding ceremony
6. Ensures the guests are seated; if not, usher guests to their seats
7. Assists in gathering the wedding party for photographs
8. Participate in the garter/bouquet toss, if single
9. Additionally, a head usher should be designated to coordinate the ushers, make sure they know their duties, know how to carry them out, know the proper seating of special guests, and know the order in which they should be seated. This role should not be taken on by the Best Man and Maid of Honor, however, since they will be too busy attending to the groom and bride.
10. Most importantly, they need moral support for the bride and groom
SECONDARY SPONSORS
Those who will light the candles on the altar.
The candles symbolize the light of Christ---the same light they received at baptism and now receive again to lead them in their new life as a couple. Please make sure that the match, which you will use to light the candle, will not die out by using 3 matchsticks at a time. Please get the secondary candles and hand over to the Maids/Matron of Honor after the ceremony.
Those who will place a white veil over the couple
The Couple's Veil (white) has come to be a symbol of purity. Its original meaning was the symbol of the presence of the Lord, as the cloud was a symbol of His presence. It is placed over the couple to symbolize their union and being "clothed as one." For the groom, pin it on his right shoulder. For the bride, pin it on top of her veil but don't cover her face. Please keep the cord after the ceremony and hand over to the Maids of Honor or Matron of Honor.
Those who will place a knotted cord over the heads of the couple
The Cord is a symbol of the couple's bond - that indeed they are no longer two but one in their new life as a couple. Make sure the cord is laid over their shoulders and that the cord won't cover the faces of the couple. Please keep the cord after the ceremony and hand over to the Maids or Matron of Honor.
BIBLE, RING AND COIN BEARERS
1. For Bible bearer, as he walk down the aisle, he carries a Bible
2. For ring bearer, as he walk down the aisle, he carries a satin pillow that contains a pair of fake wedding rings
3. For coin bearer, as he walk down the aisle, he carries arrhae or unity coins
4. Stay cute and handsome.
5. Behave! Please refrain from playing during ceremony and reception
6. SMILE and never frown :-)
FLOWER GIRLS
1. Carry a small basket full of flowers down the aisle
2. Stay cute and beautiful.
3. Behave! Please refrain from playing during ceremony and reception
4. SMILE and never frown :-)
BEST MAN
1. Is the groom's "right-hand man"
2. Helps the groom in any tasks or errands
3. Assists the groom with dressing for the wedding
4. Makes sure personal items are returned to the groom's place afterwards
5. Makes sure the groom is well-dressed and on time
6. Transports the groom to the Church location
7. Welcomes guests as they arrive at the Church and the Reception venue
8. Holds the wedding rings until it is time for blessing and exchange of rings
9. Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate
10. Oversees ushers at the wedding
11. Carries an extra copy of the seating plan in case the ushers need to refer to it
12. Offers the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception
13. Participates in the garter toss
14. Assists the groom with the tossing of the garter by encouraging the single men to take part in the activity
15. Joins the bride and groom in the pictorials, especially after the ceremony
16. Reminds the entire entourage about their roles and duties
17. Oversees all tasks of the entourage are accomplished
18. Once in a while, coordinates with the hired on-the-day coordinators
19. Ensures the wedding ceremony and the reception venue is lively and fun
MAID OF HONOR
1. Is the bride's "right-hand woman"
2. Helps the bride in any tasks or errands
3. Be the messenger if the bride wants to communicate messages to the family or groom so you are always up on what is going on
4. Helps the bride get dressed and ready on the wedding day
5. Makes sure the bride looks perfect for all the pictures
6. Ensures the bridal car arrives on time in the hotel and in the Church
7. Helps make sure the bride has privacy if she needs some quiet time before the ceremony
8. Arranges the bride's veil and train during the processional, ceremony, recessional, and during reception. Ensure the bride won't trip on her train.
9. Be the calming source with your presence
10. Holds the wedding rings (if not the Best Man)
11. Holds the bride's bouquet, if not needed
12. Witnesses the signing of the marriage certificate
13. Joins the bride and groom in the pictorials, especially after the ceremony
14. Ensures the reception venue is all set
15. Be proactive all the time to make sure there are no problems or issues
16. Participates in the bouquet toss, if single
17. Carries the bridal/groom moneybag so it won't be lost
18. Ensures vendors receive their payments
19. Reminds the entire entourage about their roles and duties
20. Oversees all tasks of the entourage are accomplished
21. Once in a while, coordinates with the on-the-day coordinators
22. Last but not least, provide moral support and be a great listener throughout the process since it is a very wonderful and "positively" stressful time for your friend. You can really make the difference!
BRIDESMAIDS/GROOMSMEN
1. Ensures misallettes/programs/paperie are distributed to guests
2. Collects discarded programs and articles from the pews after the ceremony
3. Directs guests to the reception and ensure they know the directions
4. Joins the bride and groom in the pictorials, especially after the ceremony
5. Welcomes guests to their seats before the wedding ceremony
6. Ensures the guests are seated; if not, usher guests to their seats
7. Assists in gathering the wedding party for photographs
8. Participate in the garter/bouquet toss, if single
9. Additionally, a head usher should be designated to coordinate the ushers, make sure they know their duties, know how to carry them out, know the proper seating of special guests, and know the order in which they should be seated. This role should not be taken on by the Best Man and Maid of Honor, however, since they will be too busy attending to the groom and bride.
10. Most importantly, they need moral support for the bride and groom
SECONDARY SPONSORS
Those who will light the candles on the altar.
The candles symbolize the light of Christ---the same light they received at baptism and now receive again to lead them in their new life as a couple. Please make sure that the match, which you will use to light the candle, will not die out by using 3 matchsticks at a time. Please get the secondary candles and hand over to the Maids/Matron of Honor after the ceremony.
Those who will place a white veil over the couple
The Couple's Veil (white) has come to be a symbol of purity. Its original meaning was the symbol of the presence of the Lord, as the cloud was a symbol of His presence. It is placed over the couple to symbolize their union and being "clothed as one." For the groom, pin it on his right shoulder. For the bride, pin it on top of her veil but don't cover her face. Please keep the cord after the ceremony and hand over to the Maids of Honor or Matron of Honor.
Those who will place a knotted cord over the heads of the couple
The Cord is a symbol of the couple's bond - that indeed they are no longer two but one in their new life as a couple. Make sure the cord is laid over their shoulders and that the cord won't cover the faces of the couple. Please keep the cord after the ceremony and hand over to the Maids or Matron of Honor.
BIBLE, RING AND COIN BEARERS
1. For Bible bearer, as he walk down the aisle, he carries a Bible
2. For ring bearer, as he walk down the aisle, he carries a satin pillow that contains a pair of fake wedding rings
3. For coin bearer, as he walk down the aisle, he carries arrhae or unity coins
4. Stay cute and handsome.
5. Behave! Please refrain from playing during ceremony and reception
6. SMILE and never frown :-)
FLOWER GIRLS
1. Carry a small basket full of flowers down the aisle
2. Stay cute and beautiful.
3. Behave! Please refrain from playing during ceremony and reception
4. SMILE and never frown :-)