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Wedding Tasks for Friends and Family

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Usually, you will select your attendants out of your closest friends and family. These people will be the most likely candidates for helping you with all of your wedding planning. If you have more friends and family who can help besides those chosen as attendants, you are in luck. The more people you have helping you, the less stressful your wedding planning will be. Here is a list of typical assignments for friends and family:

  • Groom:
    • Helps with what he can of wedding planning
    • Plans the honeymoon
    • Picks the band/DJ
    • Picks men’s attire
  • Mother:
    • Helps pick out wedding dress
    • Helps with the theme (flowers, colors, etc.)
    • Helps put together guest list and seating chart
  • Father:
    • Pays for the wedding or helps with the budget
    • Plans the toasts and heads them
    • Helps coordinate the wedding day
    • Deals with vendors
  • Maid/Matron of Honor:
    • Helps with whatever planning she is needed for
    • Plans the bridal shower (and may host it)
    • Sticks close to the bride on the wedding day to help out
    • Holds the groom’s ring
  • Best Man:
    • Helps groom pick attire
    • Plans/hosts the bachelor party
    • Gets the groom ready and there on time
    • Holds the bride’s ring   Bridesmaids:
    • Help make favors (if you are)
    • Help address invitations
    • Help plan the bachelorette party/ bridal shower
  • Groomsmen:
    • Help plan the bachelor party
    • Help the groom with any tasks he has for them
    • Can be ushers at the wedding
    • Decorate the getaway car
  • Non-attendant family/friends:
    • Provide support
    • Help with large jobs (favors, invitations, etc.)
    • May stand in the receiving line with everyone previously listed
    • Can be given simple tasks that the attendants don’t have time for