I never knew how serious entourage's duties were, not until i'm engaged and experiencing all the stress of wedding preparations. I started to question myself why my friends weren't even texting me how's it going. But I've been in their shoes, so I understand. Maybe it is still in my shoulders to remind them that being a member of a bridal party comes with responsibilities - definitely not just to wear that awful dress or suit.
Anyway, to educate everyone of the standard Entourage Duties and Responsibilities, here it is:
WEDDING CEREMONY:THE ENTOURAGE AND THEIR ROLES
Check out the entourage members' tasks to ensure you'll assign the right people.
Posted on: 01 November 2011
Author: Kristy Texon
On your wedding day, your entourage members will play supporting roles for the ceremony. Before you start giving out roles to your family and friends, check out the members' tasks to ensure you are assigning the right person.
PRIMARY SPONSORS
Legally speaking, the primary sponsors are entourage members you cannot do without, since they will sign your marriage contract. Traditionally, couples choose the same number of ninongs and ninangs, but there is no rule specifying that clause. Your primary sponsors will serve as your godparents, so choose people who can give good advise on your marriage. Find sponsors whose marriages you want to emulate as you grow older.
SECONDARY SPONSORS
The secondary sponsors are composed of the candle, veil and cord sponsors. They play roles according to Christian practices incorporated in the wedding ceremony. The candle sponsors will light the candles beside you; the practice symbolized God's guidance. The veil sponsors will place the veil over your head and groom's shoulder to signify that you are clothed as one, while the cord sponsors will connect you with cord to symbolize the binding nature of marriage.
MAID OF HONOR/MATRON OF HONOR AND BRIDESMAIDS
During the ceremony, the maid of honor --or Matron of Honor if she's married-- will assist you with your gown's train, bouquet and other needs. She could also sign as a witness of the ceremony. However, the role entails other tasks prior to the wedding. The maid of honor --ideally-- will help you accomplish other wedding related tasks like coordinating with the suppliers, organizing the bridal shower, packing for the honeymoon, and many other miscellaneous to-do's. The bridesmaids could help the Maid Of Honor with the tasks. To see other tasks assigned to the Maid of Honor, click here.
BEST MAN AND GROOMSMEN
When your groom gets cold feet on the wedding day, it is the best man's duty to calm down the groom. He could also sign wedding documents as a ceremony witness. Another important task of the best man is to safeguard your wedding rings until you use them for the ceremony. The other responsibilities prior to the ceremony are planning the bachelor's party, and coordinating with the other groomsmen. The groomsmen help the best man accomplish his tasks. To check other tasks for your Best Man, click here.
FLOWER GIRL
The flower girl's role is simply to shower the aisle with petals. As simple as it may sound, you still need to be discerning with this choice. Young member of the entourage could be fickle, and you never know when they'll have their tantrums.
RING BEARER
The ring bearer hold on to your wedding rings, but asking a kid to guard your rings is a risky idea. Don't give your rings to the bearer until he is about to walk down the aisle, or he might lose your rings. Another alternative is to have him carry fancy rings, and ask the best man to hold on to your wedding rings for safekeeping.
COIN BEARER AND BIBLE BEARER
The coin bearer holds the arrhae, which in Pinoy culture stands for promise of providence of the groom for his wife and future family. The bible bearer is present in secular ceremonies; the holds the bible aloft during the processional.
Souce: http://www.bridalbook.ph/wedding-articles/the-entourage-and-their-roles/
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