This is probably one of the toughest decisions for a lot of brides. You don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but if you have 10 close friends, that would make for a pretty expensive wedding party! here are some of the costs that you need to think about: if your bridesmaids don't live in the same town as you, you may want to pay for their lodging and travel expenses; you have to get flowers for each of them; it is customary to buy the bridesmaids a Thank You gift; you may want to pay to get their hair done (unless you trust them to their own. That could turn out to be very scary in some cases); you may want to get their nails done.
Also, keep in mind that your bridesmaids will most likely be the ones organizing your shower, bridal luncheon, and bachelorette party. The maid/matron of honor will have the most responsibilities, of course. She should be someone very close to you since she will be the one who has to deal with your emotions and she will be responsible for getting you where you need, on time, and looking your best.
Most brides are so excited about the wedding, they don't think about what it is going to cost the members of the wedding party. Keep that in mind also when you are selecting your wedding party. the most important thing is that you want all of your bridesmaids to look their best because you will have pictures from the ceremony that are going to last a lifetime!
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Selecting Your Wedding Party
This is a very important part of your wedding: Who to choose and what are their duties?
Maid of Honor – The bride will usually first pick from a sister near her age or their most loyal friend. The Maid of Honor is the ring leader and emotional support who plans the shower and bachelorette party and is responsible for keeping the bridesmaids up to date on what they should be doing for the bride and her wedding.
Best Man – A brother or a best friend who is responsible. Takes care of bachelor events and offers support to the groom. He is charge of keeping track of the wedding rings and is responsible for giving the first toast at the reception.
Bridesmaids – Sisters or great friends who will stand by your side no matter what type of bride you will become (i.e. bridezilla). Choose girl friends that have the time and the financial means to be in and help you with your wedding. Don’t forget your future sister-n-law.
Groomsmen – Brothers, cousins, or best buds. Groomsmen may help with seating guests, help the best man throw a bachelor party, and are gentleman to the bridesmaids.
Flower Girl – Choose your adorable little sister, niece, cousin between the age of three and six. She scatters flower petals as she walks down the aisle. Be prepared for any type of disruption while she walks down the aisle.
Ring Bearer – Usually between the age of three and seven and is in charge of caring the wedding rings, or copies, on a pillow during the processional. The ring bearer should attend the rehearsal so they feel comfortable walking down the aisle.
Maid of Honor – The bride will usually first pick from a sister near her age or their most loyal friend. The Maid of Honor is the ring leader and emotional support who plans the shower and bachelorette party and is responsible for keeping the bridesmaids up to date on what they should be doing for the bride and her wedding.
Best Man – A brother or a best friend who is responsible. Takes care of bachelor events and offers support to the groom. He is charge of keeping track of the wedding rings and is responsible for giving the first toast at the reception.
Bridesmaids – Sisters or great friends who will stand by your side no matter what type of bride you will become (i.e. bridezilla). Choose girl friends that have the time and the financial means to be in and help you with your wedding. Don’t forget your future sister-n-law.
Groomsmen – Brothers, cousins, or best buds. Groomsmen may help with seating guests, help the best man throw a bachelor party, and are gentleman to the bridesmaids.
Flower Girl – Choose your adorable little sister, niece, cousin between the age of three and six. She scatters flower petals as she walks down the aisle. Be prepared for any type of disruption while she walks down the aisle.
Ring Bearer – Usually between the age of three and seven and is in charge of caring the wedding rings, or copies, on a pillow during the processional. The ring bearer should attend the rehearsal so they feel comfortable walking down the aisle.
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