These are some of the traditional responsibilities of certain members of the bridal party

BRIDE

• Pick a date with the groom
• Organise pre-marital counseling
• Organise the ceremony
• Book a reception venue
• Choose the theme and colour schemes
• Book with Cape Photographic Company for Photographs.
• Finalise the guest list from both sides of families
• Choose the matron of honour and bridesmaids.
• Choose a wedding dress
• Choose attire for bridesmaids.
• Buy gifts for bridesmaids.

GROOM

• Choose and organize rings
• Finalise guest list with bride-to-be
• Choose a best man and attendants
• Organise transport from ceremony to reception
• Handle honeymoon arrangements
• Buy gifts for best man and attendants
• Give a speech on behalf of himself and his new wife

MATRON OF HONOUR

• Arrange a bridal shower
• Assist the bride with the organizing
• Help the bride get dressed
• Hold bride’s bouguet when necessary during ceremony
• Help the bride to look fresh all the time
• Look after the young attendants

BEST MAN

• Assist the groom where possible
• Arrange hiring of attire
• Arrange a bachelor’s party
• Deliver the groom for the ceremony, on time
• Organise transport for the guest where necessary
• Make a speech on behalf of all the attendants.
• Ensure that the luggage is packed away in the going away car
• Keep documentation ready, like passports, tickets and marriage certificate

BRIDESMAIDS AND GROOMSMEN

• Assist the bridal couple, the best man and matron of honour where possible
• Liven up the reception and create a great vibe

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

• Assist the bride with her duties
• Help with guest list
• Assist with traditional recipes where required
• Look after out of town guests

FATHER OF THE BRIDE

• Travel with the bride to the church
• Give away the bride
• Host and provide for the reception
• Give a speech