Wedding Responsibilities

The Bride

• Chooses the type of ceremony
• Chooses Bridesmaids
• Selects dresses for herself and Bridesmaids
• Books hair appointment   
• Buys Groom's Wedding ring
• Makes list of wedding presents
• Receives reception guests with her parents and husband
• Presents Attendants with gifts at reception

The Groom

• Arranges ceremony
• Chooses the Best man and ushers
• Buys wedding ring for Bride
• Hires morning suits/kilts
• Arranges flowers for Bride and bridal party
• Books Honeymoon
• Hires Wedding Car(s)
• Buys presents for Bride, best man and ushers
• Makes a speech of thanks at the reception
• Proposes a toast to the Bridesmaids

Bride's Father

• Travels to ceremony with Bride
• Gives the Bride away
• Gives the first speech at the reception
• Pays for the wedding Reception

Brides Mother

• Sends out the invitations
• Orders wedding cake
• Makes arrangement for  wedding reception
• Hires photographer
• Arranges flowers for the ceremony and the reception
• Arranges entertainment for evening reception

The Best Man

• Looks after Groom on his stag night
• Looks after the wedding rings until needed
• Supervises the ushers
• Ensures transportation of guests from ceremony
• Toasts the bridesmaids at reception   
• Makes a speech and reads any cards or telegrams

Bridesmaids

• Help Bride on her wedding day
• Chief Bridesmaid holds the bride's bouquet during the ceremony.

Ushers

• Organise the seating for the marriage ceremony.