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| The average formal and semi-formal wedding includes four to six bridesmaids. The best choice for Bridesmaids and Junior Bridesmaids are close friends and relatives, and older children if it is a second marriage.
Junior Bridesmaids are usually between the ages of 8 and 15 years old.
Bridesmaids
- 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.
Junior Bridesmaids
- 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
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