Choosing the Bridal Party

Every couple that plans a wedding has to make the decisions on who will be in the bridal party. The bridal party generally consists of a maid or matron of honour, bridesmaids, flower girl, best man, groomsmen, and ring bearer.

These are a lot of positions that need to be filled. The bridal party helps the bride and groom to prepare for their big day and is there for them on the wedding day. Choosing the bridal party members is sometimes easy and sometimes more difficult. It is different for every couple.

The maid or matron of honour holds the most esteemed position on the bride’s side of the bridal party. It is her job to help the bride with planning and aid in any capacity that she can during the day of the wedding. Choosing a maid or matron of honour for the bridal party is quite important. This should be someone that is very close to the bride such as a best friend, sister, or another close relative. She needs to be reliable and willing to be part of the bridal party.

The groom must choose a best man to stand beside him as part of the bridal party. The best man acts in a similar capacity as the maid or matron of honour. The groom may choose a brother, best friend, other close relative, or even his father. The best man must also be reliable since it is his responsibility to hold the wedding ring during the ceremony as well as to make sure that all vendors are paid on the day of the wedding. The best man needs to be trustworthy and reliable.

The bridesmaids and groomsmen are secondary to the maid of honour and best man, but they are just as important to the bridal party. These members of the bridal party will also aid in the wedding planning as well as the day of the wedding. They will help make sure that things run as smoothly as possible on the day of the wedding. Most couples choose to have the same number of bridesmaids and groomsmen in their bridal party. The rule of etiquette states that there should be at least one groomsman for every fifty guests. This will help estimate the necessary number of bridesmaids and groomsmen needed in the bridal party.

Choosing the bridesmaids and groomsmen is probably the most difficult decision when choosing the bridal party. The bride and groom will want to include all of their close friends and family and will not want to disappoint anyone. It is important to include all important family members. This includes brothers and sisters as well as any relative that has also been a close friend. The couple can choose to have as many or as few people as they want in their bridal party.

Finally, there are the beautiful flower girl and adorable ring bearer that the bride and groom must choose for their bridal party. These are always children that are close to the bride and groom. It may be a friend’s child or a niece or nephew. It is important to choose a child old enough to walk down the aisle. There may also be several flower girls; it is the discretion of the bride and groom.

Choosing the bridal party is a very important task. The bride and groom need a bridal party that is going to be there in every possible capacity. The bridal party members must be willing and available to help the bride and groom in planning and on the wedding day. Being asked to be a member of the bridal party is an honour!
Source: Wedding Planning