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Maid of Honor Responsibilities

20 Jul

Bridesmaid Responsibilities

Bridesmaid Responsibilities

The Maid of Honor/Matron of Honor:  When accepting the honor of being the bride’s primary attendant, the maid/matron of honor should be prepared to pay for her dress and shoes and hair styling, unless the bride indicates otherwise.  She may also need to pay for her transportation and lodging if she is from out of town.

If the maid/matron of honor lives near the bride, she may want to take an active role in helping the bride plan the wedding, including going shopping, helping make decorations and decorating the wedding and/or reception sites.  It is also appropriate for the maid/matron of honor to host a bridal shower and be involved with the planning of a bachelorette party if she chooses to do so, but it is not required.  If the bridesmaids’ dresses are rented, the maid/matron of honor may be asked to pick them up the day before the wedding and return them after the wedding.

The maid of honor should be well acquainted with the details of the wedding plans so she can assist the wedding coordinator in handling any last-minute problems that might occur.  In order to fully understand the plans, she may want to attend at least one of the bride’s meetings with the wedding coordinator, if possible.  She should also work closely with the best man at the rehearsal and on the wedding day to be sure everything goes smoothly.

On the day of the wedding, the maid/matron of honor will be expected to do the following:

  • Help the bride dress
  • Precede the bride down the aisle
  • Arrange the bride’s train during the ceremony, if needed
  • Hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony
  • Carry the groom’s ring, or get it from the ring-bearer’s pillow, and hand it to the bride at the appropriate time (unless the best man holds both rings)
  • After the ceremony, she may stand in a receiving line, but she is not required to do so
  • Communicate closely with the wedding coordinator on any necessary matter
  • Sign the marriage license
  • Give a toast at the reception if asked

After the wedding, the maid/matron of honor should assist in clean-up and removal of decorations.  She should collect and return any rented dresses or other items, and do anything else that the bride might request.

-© 2006 Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC; all rights reserved

 
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Groomsmen and Bridesmaid Responsibilities

13 Jul

Groomsmen: If the groomsmen are from out of town, they may be requested to pay for their own transportation to the wedding and for their lodging while there.

On the wedding day, the groomsmen may be asked to serve as ushers, seating the guests before the ceremony.  If they are not ushering, they should stay with the groom and best man after the pictures are completed, out of sight of the arriving guests.  It is tempting to mingle with the guests, but don’t give in to temptation.  Everyone can mingle at the reception.

Groomsmen act as escorts for the bridesmaids and stand near the best man during the wedding ceremony.  They should attend the reception and remain in their tuxedoes for a reasonable length of time before changing, preferably until most of the guests have left.  After changing, their tuxedos should be given to the best man, or another designated individual, who will see that the tuxes are returned to the rental shop.  (If the groomsmen each paid for the rental of his tux, rather than the groom, it is their responsibility to return them, not the best man’s.)

The groomsmen should help with clean-up and removal of decorations after the reception, if requested to do so.  If the ceremony and reception are being held at the same location, the groomsmen may be asked to move chairs from one area to another, set up tables, and do anything else needed to quickly prepare for the reception.  Groomsmen do not stand in a receiving line at the reception.

Bridesmaids: The bridesmaids may be asked to pay for their dresses and shoes and hair styling, unless the bride indicates otherwise.  They may also need to pay for transportation and lodging if they come from out of town.

During the ceremony, the bridesmaids walk down the aisle, either alone or with a groomsman, and before the maid/matron of honor.  After the ceremony, they will be escorted by a groomsman as they follow the maid/matron of honor and best man out.  They then proceed to the reception site as quickly as possible.  They should plan on remaining at the reception until most of the guests have left before they leave or change out of their wedding clothes.  If their help is needed, they should assist with clean-up and removal of decorations after the reception. The bridesmaids do not stand in a receiving line if one is held.

One or more of the bridesmaids may host a bridal shower if they would like to, but they do not have to if they can’t afford to or they live out of the area.  Bridesmaids and the maid of honor may host a shower together if they would like to.  Bridesmaids may also be involved in planning and paying for the bachelorette party.

-© 2006 Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC; all rights reserved

 
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Best Man Responsibilities

08 Jul

The Best Man: If the best man is from out of town, he may need to pay for his own transportation to the wedding and for lodging while there.  He may also be asked to pay for the rental of his tuxedo or suit.  If the best man lives near the groom, he should take an active role in helping the groom with any pre-wedding planning that needs to be done.  If requested to do so, he should pick up the tuxedos from the rental shop the day before the wedding and distribute them to the appropriate people, then return them after the wedding (only if the groom paid for the tuxes).  The best man may also be in charge of planning the bachelor party if one is held.

On the day of the wedding the best man will have a number of responsibilities, including:

  • Assist the groom in dressing
  • Run last minute errands for the groom
  • Work with the maid/matron of honor and wedding coordinator to handle any last minute details or problems that occur
  • Assist with ushering if requested
  • Escort the maid/matron of honor out of the sanctuary at the end of the ceremony.  If the bride chooses, the best man may also escort the maid/matron of honor down the aisle when the ceremony begins.
  • Hand the bride’s ring to the groom during the ceremony.  The best man may either carry the ring, or retrieve it from the ring bearer’s pillow.  He may also be asked to carry the groom’s ring if the bride prefers.
  • Pay the minister, organist, soloist, and any others that need to be paid for services rendered during the ceremony if they have not already been paid.  The groom or the person responsible for the payments will give the best man an envelope with a check enclosed for each service provider.  (The wedding coordinator may do this instead of the best man.)  (Note: The best man does not pay using his own funds.)
  • If the reception is being held at a separate location, the best man may be asked to drive the bride and groom or other members of the wedding party to the site if they did not rent a limo.
  • Sign the marriage license when requested to do so by the officiant

Unless the best man is also serving as an usher, he and the groom should retire to their dressing room after the pictures have been taken and while guests are arriving and being seated, generally 30 minutes before the ceremony begins.  It is tempting to mingle with the guests, but that is best left for the reception. The best man is not expected to stand in the receiving line, if there is one. He may be asked to give a toast at the reception.

After the reception ends, the best man should collect all the tuxedoes and return them to the rental shop at the designated time, unless the groom has made other arrangements. (Don’t forget the shoes.)  He should also assist with any post-wedding clean-up, removal of decorations, and transporting of  wedding gifts if the groom requests.

Note: It is acceptable for the groom to choose a female to serve as “best man.”  She is then called the honor attendant.  If there is an honor attendant, she should dress with the ladies, but join the men for photos.  She should wear a black dress or one in a color that matches the men’s tuxes/suits, rather than dressing like the bride’s attendants.  She would not assist the groom in dressing, nor would she escort the maid of honor out, though they may walk together.  She should wear a corsage rather than carrying a bouquet.

-© 2006 Glenna Tooman, Memory Makers Event Planning, LLC; all rights reserved

 
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Colors for your Idaho Wedding

20 May

Have you already picked your colors for your wedding? For some people it’s easy – “my favorite color is _________” and there you go. For others, it might depend on a theme or the flowers you have chosen, the time of year or the location you’re using. Looking for some other ideas of inspiration? Don’t forget to check out some interesting and inexpensive places for color palette inspiration:

  • Visit your local hardware store – check out the paint swatches and the “in” colors – new trends in home décor might be the ticket you need
  • Take a stroll through furniture stores and the home décor section in your favorite department store – they’ll have the latest trends displayed in different combinations and textures
  • Magazines – check out home decoration and gardening magazines for interesting color combinations and hot trends
  • Wedding rentals – take a visit to your local rental location and see what hot ideas they have on display
  • Craft stores – browse the aisles of your local craft store for ideas from new fabrics, scrapbooking supplies and more. They will have interesting color combinations that might fit your fancy – and you might even be inspired with additional ideas for decorations and favors… but that is another blog…
 
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To Theme or not to Theme your Idaho Wedding

28 Apr

Are you still struggling with choosing theme for your wedding? This is a great time of year to look for inspiration – even in some strange places.

To find theme ideas, be sure to check the obvious sources: search the web, check out wedding blogs, pick up some bridal magazines. There are some other places that you might be able to pick up some wedding theme ideas while you are researching. Check out these locations for additional ideas:

  • Wedding rentals – look at the displays and talk to the experts about what themes they have seen
  • Wedding planners – if you are working with a wedding planner be sure to pick their brain – chances are they’ve seen a lot!
  • Wedding locations/ venues – when touring locations, ask the folks in charge about themes they’ve seen – what other folks have done that worked really well
 
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Love is in the air

24 Mar

Well, it’s officially Spring – and with the weather warming up chances are that you are starting to think again of your wedding plans. Whether you are planning for this year or later on, a change in the temperature brings a little pitter-pat to all of our hearts.

If you have the luxury of having some time before your big day, there are a few things that you will want to keep in mind during these early planning stages to help save you money and stress in the future.

  1. Consider setting up a website, blog, or facebook page regarding your wedding. Share your address with your friends and family – then share your ideas, decisions, questions, anything that you would like input or would require picking up the phone to repeat yourself too many times.
  2. Take a good look at your friends and family members’ talents. What resources do you have at your disposal that you could utilize? Asking them early-on and involving them in a non-stressful planning situation will guarantee you more “yes” answers. While this is the day of YOUR dreams – remember to delegate! Sharing the responsibilities will help to keep you sane as the day approaches!
  3. Have any married friends or family? Ask for referrals or recommendations in regards to professional wedding planners, locations, caterers, and wedding cake designers. Asking early gives you a couple of advantages: first, you’ve asked, so you won’t hurt any feelings, and second, you have time to check it out for yourself and decide if it works best for you.

Remember, even though the temperatures are warming up outside – keep your internal “wedding planning” temperature cool and you’ll be ready for your wedding stress-free!

 
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Why should you choose a full service hotel for your reception?

19 Feb

Holding your wedding at a full service hotel has many advantages. For starters, full service hotels have the ability to work with you in areas of planning a reception that many other venues do not. Room rental is one of those areas. Full service hotels may discount your room rentals based on food and beverage minimums, leaving you more in the budget to help make your special day affordable and still just the way you want it! The room rental includes all the tables, chairs, linens, glassware, china, dance floor… all so that you don’t have to rent them on your own. Consider this advantage too! The staff at a full service hotel sets up and cleans up your event, therefore leaving you free to enjoy yourself that much more!!

Another reason for holding your wedding reception with a full service hotel is the food and beverage licensing. In-house catering of the food and beverage comes with licenses and insurance so again, there would be no need for you to obtain them on your own. Many other venues and locations would require permits to have food and licenses for beverage at their location. Book with a full service hotel and enjoy the piece of mind that comes with knowing everything is already taken care of and you won’t lose your home should one of your guests have too much fun!

Many hotels also offer discounted guestroom rates for your friends and family as well as complimentary suites for the Bride and Groom! Go ahead…ask and you will be surprised how affordable it can be for your guests to stay the night.

When checking with a full service hotel location be sure and ask about free parking and complimentary airport shuttle. Many hotels still include this as part of their service and your guests don’t have to worry about outrageous parking garage fees, permits, or potentially walking long distances. Free airport shuttles transport your guests right where they need to be and there is no need to rent a car to navigate a strange city!

These are just a few of the advantages of holding your wedding ceremony and/or reception with a full service hotel. All things considered, it’s a great way to save money, make planning the event easy, and insure that you and your guests have the best time possible.

Submitted by:
Lori Knipe
Owyhee Plaza Hotel
208.343.4611
lknipe@owyheeplaza.com

 
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Wedding planning can be exciting yet stressful at times

25 Jan

Wedding planning can be exciting, and stressful at times. Hiring a catering company is an obvious solution to ensure all of your wedding guests are taken care of on your special day, leaving the details to the catering company, and leaving you at ease knowing things are set in place.

Researching Idaho wedding ideas, today’s modern bride-to-be can be defined as stepping away from more traditional wedding reception ideas and looking to create a unique and lasting impression on her guests through less traditional means.

Coffee Catering provides an opportunity to express a unique and creative sense of style, catering to each of your guests individually, adding a pleasant, unexpected element to your wedding reception. Why do couples-to-be love the idea of an espresso and fruit blend bar at their wedding reception? With a service like coffee catering, a unique, personalized service is available to each wedding guest, no matter what age, providing a variety of espresso and fruit drinks, which can be enjoyed hot or cold depending on the time and setting of your event.

Having your wedding reception catered by an espresso company can add a modern twist to the traditional items typically served at many receptions, or to add an enjoyable alternative to alcoholic beverages for all of your guests to enjoy.

One of the best Idaho wedding ideas is to have the passion you have for creating the perfect atmosphere for your special day met with an equal passion from your caterer in planning the details for your wedding reception. With this meeting of the minds, your coffee caterer can create an extraordinary experience for you stemming from this shared passion for creating a memorable time for you and your guests.

Because coffee catering provides such a distinctive service, you can be assured this detail will not be overlooked by your wedding guests. With an emphasis placed on each individual guest at your wedding reception, coffee catering is a perfect way to ensure each guest feels special and accommodated while adding a unforgettable element to your special day.

 
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