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Ceremony Traditions
There are many wedding traditions you may wish to include in your
event. In lieu of throwing rice or bird seed, use flower petals
(1 gallon per 50 guests) or bubbles. Another tradition that the bride
and groom consider is the first sight of the bride by the groom.
If photos will be taken before the ceremony, a private moment may be arranged for the “first look”.
Special Responsibilities
If the bride and groom are not to see each other before the ceremony, it is the responsibility of the
groomsmen to ensure the groom does not see the bride.
The bride’s ring may be held by the best man and the groom’s ring may be held by the maid or matron-of-
honor. The best man can hold BOTH rings - most likely he has a pocket to place them in. It is not recommended
that the ringbearer have the actual rings on his pillow, unless he/she is 8 and older.
The maid or matron-of-honor is responsible for holding the bride’s bouquet during the part of the ceremony
where the couple is asked to join hands or right before the exchange of rings. Other bridesmaids may adjust
the bride’s train and veil as needed.
The ushers may be responsible for a variety of activities: seating the families, pulling the aisle runner, ushering
guests to the proper exit. In general, ushers have the MOST duties to perform and their attendance at a
rehearsal is important.
Learn More About Carolyn Burke - Wedding Liaison
Carolyn Burke specializes in ceremony planning. I have resources for everything you need to make the
ceremony unique and all your own. I think of ideas that make a difference between the ordinary and extra-
ordinary.
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION !
There are many wedding traditions you may wish to include in your
event. In lieu of throwing rice or bird seed, use flower petals
(1 gallon per 50 guests) or bubbles. Another tradition that the bride
and groom consider is the first sight of the bride by the groom.
If photos will be taken before the ceremony, a private moment may be arranged for the “first look”.
Special Responsibilities
If the bride and groom are not to see each other before the ceremony, it is the responsibility of the
groomsmen to ensure the groom does not see the bride.
The bride’s ring may be held by the best man and the groom’s ring may be held by the maid or matron-of-
honor. The best man can hold BOTH rings - most likely he has a pocket to place them in. It is not recommended
that the ringbearer have the actual rings on his pillow, unless he/she is 8 and older.
The maid or matron-of-honor is responsible for holding the bride’s bouquet during the part of the ceremony
where the couple is asked to join hands or right before the exchange of rings. Other bridesmaids may adjust
the bride’s train and veil as needed.
The ushers may be responsible for a variety of activities: seating the families, pulling the aisle runner, ushering
guests to the proper exit. In general, ushers have the MOST duties to perform and their attendance at a
rehearsal is important.
Learn More About Carolyn Burke - Wedding Liaison
Carolyn Burke specializes in ceremony planning. I have resources for everything you need to make the
ceremony unique and all your own. I think of ideas that make a difference between the ordinary and extra-
ordinary.
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION !