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Wedding Invitations - FAQ

Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions about invitations. ...Read more


Digital or Film?

Should you choose digital or film when choosing your wedding photographer. We explain some of the advantages of digital photography. ...Read more


Marriage Celebrants

Find out all about marriage celebrants including what they do, how to find one and how much they cost. ...Read more


Bridal Makeup Tips - Have the perfect makeup on your wedding day

Debbie Jean, our makeup consultant, has some fantastic tips to ensure that your makeup looks amazing on your wedding day. ...Read more


Creating your Order of Service

They go by different names - ceremony programme, order of service, service sheet - but they all have details of the ceremony. ...Read more


Wedding Photos - Hot Shots

Fabulous wedding photos don't just happen! In this collection the selection of photographer, film type and process, location, time of day and even computer enhancement, come together to create unique and exciting images. ...Read more


The language of flowers

Certain flowers have 'hidden meanings'. Find out about it here. ...Read more


Civil Unions

You now have the choice to have civil union rather than a traditional wedding ceremony. Here is some information to help you decide. ...Read more


Striking the Right Note - Wedding Entertainment

Dance bands and djs ... and what else? Choose your wedding entertainment carefully and make a lasting impression. ...Read more


Top Stag Gags

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Who Does What At A Wedding?

This is how it is done traditionally - feel free to make all the changes you need to suit your family and friends.

The bride

In short:

  • Makes major decisions about the style of the ceremony and reception
  • Chooses her attendants
  • More details

The groom

In short:

  • Makes legal arrangements (certificate and licence)
  • Makes the second speech at the reception
  • More details

The bride's mother

In short:

  • Acts as wedding hostess
  • Sends out invitations
  • Makes arrangements for the reception
  • Is present at the signing of the register
  • Partners the groom's father for the recessional
  • More details

The bride's father

In short:

  • Escorts the bride to the church and gives her away
  • Partners the grooms' mother for the recessional
  • Makes the first speech at the reception
  • More details

The groom's parents

  • Present for the signing of the register
  • Partner the bride's parents for the recessional
  • May help to pay for and plan the reception

The best man

  • Aids the groom with his arrangements
  • Accompanies the groom to the ceremony
  • Organises the ushers
  • Looks after the ring and gives it to the groom during the ceremony
  • Partners the chief bridesmaid/matron of honour for the recessional
  • Makes the third speech at the reception and reads the messages
  • Looks after the honeymoon documents and luggage
  • More details

The chief bridesmaid/matron of honour

  • Helps the bride with her preparations
  • After the reception helps her change and looks after the wedding dress
  • More details

Bridesmaids

Ushers

  • Greet and seat the guests at the ceremony
  • Help with parking arrangements and transport
  • More details

Groomsmen

  • Partner the bridesmaids for the recessional

Page boys & flower girls

  • Walk up the aisle with the bride (either in front or behind)
  • The flower girls may scatter petals in front of the bride
  • The page boys may carry a small ring cushion
  • Partner each other for the recessional
  • Help serve the wedding cake at the reception

Reception MC or toastmaster

  • The MC or toastmaster judges when the speeches should start,  introduces each speaker in turn and announces the programme for the rest of the reception.
  •  More details

Roles - Overview, Grooms Parents, 
Groomsmen, Flower Girls & Page Boys +click here
Bride +click here
Groom +click here 
Bride's Mother +click here
Bride's Father +click here
Best Man +click here 
Chief Bridesmaid +click here 
Bridesmaids +click here 
Ushers +click here 
Reception MC or Toastmaster +click here