• Assists the maid of honor in planning the bridal shower (and participates and contributes to it).
• Helps bride and maid of honor select the bridesmaids dresses.
• Attends pre-wedding activities (bridal showers, bachelorette party, etc)
• Purchases own wedding attire and accessories (dress, shoes & accessories).
• Attends the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
• Pays for own travel expenses and/or lodging if living outside the area.
• Assists the bride with errands and addressing invitations, if requested by the bride.
• Arrives at the bride's home or dressing site 2 hours before the ceremony for photos.
• Gives a wedding gift to the bride & groom.
• Arrives dressed at the ceremony site 1 hour before the wedding for photos.
• Walks behind the ushers in order of height during the processional either in pairs or in single file.
• May stand in receiving line.
• Sits next to ushers at the head table.
• Dances with ushers and other important guests.
• Encourages single women to participate in the bouquet-tossing ceremony, and participates, if single.
• May help the ushers decorate the getaway car.
• May help with the decorating of the reception site.

• Attends pre-wedding events (bridal showers).
• Purchases own wedding attire and accessories (dress and shoes).
• Walks in procession with bridesmaids.
• Stands in front with bridesmaids during the wedding ceremony.
• May or may not be in receiving line.
• Arrives at bride's home or dressing site 2 hours before the ceremony for photos.
• Attends rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
• May help bridesmaids with wedding tasks.

Compiled by the Special Event Network Staff