Take part in special dances for the bridal party Ushers Checklist?Be measured for formal wear (pay for rental of his own formal wear including shoes and accessories)?Buy wedding gift?Attend the rehearsal, practice lighting and extinguishing the candles, familiarize himself with entrance, exit and bathroom locations for the guests' comfort and learn seating arrangements?Arrive at the wedding site an hour before to get boutonnieres, ready the programs and help with any last-minute details?If guests of the bride and groom are to be seated in separate sections, ascertain the guests' relationship to the couple. Once this is established the right arm is offered to the lady, who is then escorted to the open pew closest to the front of the church. The farthest-forward pews are traditionally reserved for immediate family members?Usher in the mother of the groom then the mother of the bride last, and then unroll the aisle runner. Stay in the back of the church during the ceremony, directing late guests to back or side seats?Immediately after the wedding party has walked down the aisle, escort out the mothers of the bride and groom, and sometimes direct the departure of guests in an orderly manner?Decorate the wedding couple's "getaway" car (as guests file through the receiving line)?At the reception, sit at the head table and enjoy the rest of the reception as a guestRing Bearer, Flower Girls, Junior Bridesmaids, Miniature Brides, etc.Children assume these roles which differ from wedding to wedding, largely depending on the bride and groom's desires and the maturity and capability of each child. Feel free to incorporate children into your ceremony and celebrations as desired, or elect to let the children enjoy themselves as guests.Attendants' GiftsAfter the bride and groom have chosen their attendants, they have yet Rosetta Stone another decision to make: buying the attendants' gifts. Tradition dictates that bridesmaids should receive similar gifts, as should the groomsmen, although special gifts are sometimes given to the best man and maid of honor. Similar need not mean exact, however. Local gift shops offer gift baskets or boxes which can be filled with an assortment of treasures, such as soaps, perfumes, lotions, bath oil beads, powders, shower gels, candles, cheeses, crackers, or liqueurs, just to name some of the choices. Baskets and boxes can be decorated with lace, linens, dried flowers or bows. Each basket or box can thus be personalized to fit the recipient without giving "different'' gifts.Other, more traditional, selections abound. Consider wallets, pen and pencil sets, belt buckles, pewter mugs and silver key rings for men; chains, necklaces, disc charms and silver bangle bracelets for women.More contemporary gifts might include exotic plants, recreational accessories or handmade (preferably by the bride or groom) crafts. Some couples prefer to pay for the rental or purchase of all clothing and related items their attendants will wear.A gift is a meaningful token of appreciation. It says "thank you" for sharing, celebrating and attending the most joyous ceremony a man and woman will ever plan together. After many years have passed, the responsible attendants can look back at the wedding and smile, proudly remembering the contributions that helped make the wedding a success.



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