Guide on Bridesmaid’s Roles and Responsibilities

So it’s your best friend’s wedding, and you’ve signed up to be a bridesmaid? Even if you do not know the roles and responsibilities of being a bridesmaid, don’t worry; we have come up with a comprehensive guide to help you out!

Role of Bridesmaid

While the duties of a bridesmaid vary from wedding to wedding, the general idea remains the same. The official job of the bridesmaid is to help the to-be-wed. You must support them through the planning process and celebrate the important relationship milestone. In general, bridesmaids typically attend a few pre-wedding parties, stand up at the wedding, and help the guest of honor throughout the day.

However, the responsibility of the maid of honor is more lengthy as they are genuinely the go-to person for the bride. Typically, a maid of honor will be involved more in planning, pre-wedding parties, giving a speech at the reception, and holding the bouquet.

Duties of a bridesmaid before the wedding

The duties come much earlier for a bridesmaid than just showing up on the wedding day. Wedding planning could be a stressful process, and your friend will likely need support and help. As a bridesmaid, part of your role is to be available for your loved one for all the pre-wedding events. You must take time to check in on them and offer to help with any small tasks you find needs your assistance.

The duties of a bridesmaid before the wedding include:

Bachelorette party

The first and most likely wedding obligation for bridesmaids is planning and attending the bachelorette party. The celebration happens before the wedding and involves the nearly wed and their wedding party.

Bridal shower

It is another pre-wedding party that involves family members and friends of the to-be-wed. As a bridesmaid, you should be there to support your friend.

General wedding preparation

You’ll need to help your best friend with wedding preparation, but what is the biggest task? It just may be getting your wedding day outfit. To-be-weds often choose a style or color for their bridal party to wear. You should ask them what they’re picturing and follow the instructions even if it is not your favorite color or style.

The duties of the bridesmaid on the wedding day includes:

1. Rehearsal & Rehearsal dinner

The night before the event, you’ll likely attend a rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at the wedding venue or nearby restaurant. During the rehearsal, you will be practicing the processional order and going through the steps of the ceremony.

2. The morning before the wedding

The process of getting ready is just as crucial as the actual ceremony. As a bridesmaid, you need to be prepared to help your friend if they require assistance. Therefore, you’ll likely need to be up and get ready early.

3. Wedding ceremony

The wedding ceremony means that it’s your time to shine. During the event, you’ll be expected to go down the aisle and stand up beside your friend.

4. Wedding photos

All of the wedding pictures are usually either taken before, or after, the ceremony. It means that you should help the process by getting everyone (especially the groomsmen!) to cooperate with the wedding photographer!

5. Wedding after party or post-wedding brunch

If there will be an after party, keep an eye on the other members of the bridal party to make sure they are safe, and stay hydrated. The next morning there will usually be a breakfast or brunch at the hotel. This is a great time to grab coffee and share wild stories of the night!

Conclusion

We hope the above guide will help you understand the roles and responsibilities of a bridesmaid. You can also contact a professional wedding planner to get the best tips and make the event successful.