the bridesmaids

Bridesmaids are often close family members or sisters of the bride or chief bridesmaid. Alternatively, the bridesmaids may also be close friends of the bride. Bridesmaids will be there to help choose the dress and assist on any other wedding preparations. Younger bridesmaids however, are not expected to be responsible for any large part of the wedding. All bridesmaids have the pleasure of following the bride down the aisle during the procession. Below is a timeline, showing bridesmaids their main duties and when to perform them throughout the wedding process.

6 months

Talk to the bride, groom and chief bridesmaid and ensure you are properly filled in on all details for the wedding
Help choose the dresses and ascertain who is going to be paying for them.

1 week before

If it is requested of you, attend any wedding rehearsals

The day before

Hired items of clothing should be collected and ready for those wearing them

On the day

Communicate with the chief bridesmaid and make sure you have all your instructions for the day
Put on your dress and get ready in general. You should also help out any younger bridesmaids
All bridesmaids should head to the ceremony at least 10 minutes before the bride is due to depart

At the church

Follow the bride and her chief bridesmaid up the aisle
After the chief bridesmaid has left the church, then you should follow
Travel to the reception with the other bridesmaids and the chief bridesmaid

At the reception

Outside of the venue, greet the guests and show them where to go
Assist with passing out slices of wedding cake to the guests

After the wedding

Return all hired items of clothing