Bridal Party
- Groups of close family and friends who are participating in the wedding
- Includes
oMaid of honor
oBest man
oBridesmaids
oGroomsmen
- Pose with them for photos
- Follow them during the ceremony
- Rely on them to ease stress
- “bridal party” used to mean the bro9de’s side of the wedding party
- Can be small or large – depends on the couple
Roles of bridal party
Best man
- Usually the groom’s best friend or brother
- Planning the bachelor party
- gives a toast at reception
oUsually lighthearted, humorous but truthful
Bridesmaids
- Close friends or sisters, or cousins of bride
- Attend bachelorette party
- Provide gifts at bridal shower
- Dress shopping
- Stand beside bride at the altar
- Bridesmaid dresses are similar
Flower girl
- Usually little girl that spreads flowers down the aisle
- Might be niece or friends daughter or couple’s child
- Younger relatives might join wedding party as junior bridesmaids
