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The Bridal Party

The Bridal Party

Members of the bridal party: Find advice from eHow’s wedding party experts about your duties and expectations so you can face an anxious bride or tense groom with confidence on their big day. Not sure how to throw a shower? No idea how to be the best man? Need help with your toast? eHow’s experts are here to ease wedding party anxiety on both the bride and groom side. There’s also advice for the happy couple, from choosing attendants to finding dresses your bridesmaids will want to wear again. Parent 'of the bride or groom? eHow’s got guidance for mothers and father's, too.

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  • How to Pick a Best Man

    Getting married but at a loss of who you want to stand beside you on the big day? Not sure if any of your buddies is ready for the pressure, or perhaps you're close a bunch of great friends who...

  • Groomsmen Gifts Etiquette

    A groom chooses his groomsmen to stand by him, represent him and help him through one of the busiest and special events of his life. For this reason, it is appropriate to bestow a token of...

  • The Best Man Wedding Etiquette

    A bachelor party, a toast, the rings--as the groom's closest friend--a best man has several duties and responsibilities. From helping pick out the tuxedos to even driving the couple to the hotel...

  • Advice For the Best Man Speech

    Perhaps one of the most terrifying parts of being a best man is giving the best man's speech. Give a great speech and the groom will always recall your words with fondness. The speech doesn't have...

  • Best Man Speech Ideas

    Tux. Ring. Writing the speech--not so easy. If you've been asked to be a best man and a speech at the reception or rehearsal dinner is expected, the keys to speaking well are to plan ahead and...

  • Help With Best Man Speeches

    The best man speech is a staple at every wedding reception. Some speeches are better than others and there are usually some fundamental reasons for the disaparity. Keeping in mind a few key tips...

  • Gifts for a Best Man

    The best man has an important and busy job as he supports the groom and attends to details for a wedding and reception. Be sure to get the best man an appropriate gift to show your gratitude and...

  • Responsibilities of the Best Man

    The best man is an important part of the wedding planning and the wedding day. He is there to support the groom and to make sure that things run smoothly.

  • How Long Should a Best Man Speech Be?

    Sure, it's an honor to be chosen as best man--but there's a lot of pressure involved, too. He has to plan the stag night, remember the wedding rings, and, of course, stand up in front of all the...

  • What Is the Structure in a Best Man Speech?

    The best man has a variety of duties that he must perform at a wedding. He's responsible for helping to keep the groom organized and where he needs to be on the wedding day. One of the biggest...

  • How Does a Groom Choose a Best Man?

    Planning a wedding is an exciting project but does come with its dose of stress. No matter how involved a groom is in planning his wedding, he does have one practically guaranteed responsibility:...

  • How to Choose a Gift for a Best man

    The Best Man is usually someone who has been closely involved in the Grooms side of the wedding process. He may have been the one to throw a bachelor party, help pick out a tuxedo or been the...

  • How to Give a Best Man's Toast

    One of the primary duties of the best man at the reception is to give a best man's toast. It's always a good idea to prepare some thoughts a few weeks before the event and practice your delivery....

  • How to Replace the Best Man at the Last Minute

    Whether it's because of an emergency or a sudden falling out, you may find yourself in need of a new best man for your wedding. Follow these suggestions to replace your best man at the last minute...

  • How to Have a Male Bridal Attendant

    Are you getting married and want to ask your brother or a close male friend to stand up for you in your wedding party? A modern approach is to enlist a "Man of Honor" to stand next to you on your...

  • How to Honor the Best Man

    The best man is a pivotal part of the wedding festivities. Sure, he plans the bachelor party, holds the ring and acts as a witness to the exchanging of vows. But he's also there to support the...

  • How to Be a Female Best Man

    Your best friend has just asked you to be best man at his wedding. This is a great moment for any friendship. However, it can be complicated if you are a female. Here is how to be a female best man.

  • How to deliver better Best Man Speeches in 4 easy steps

    Best Man Speeches are best delivered when they are well planned and prepared accordingly. A best man speech is as good as the best man has prepared for it. Best man speeches are not hard, in fact...

  • How to Deliver an Outstanding Groom Speech in 4 Easy Steps

    If you are worried about your groom speech which you are supposed to deliver on your wedding day and which happens to be tomorrow, you are in serious trouble. Don't panic, it's going to make the...

  • How to have a Man of Honor

    Congratulations! You're engaged. Now everyone's after you to find out who your bridesmaids will be. If your best friend is of the male persuasion, you may want to consider having him as a Man...

  • How to Pick a Best Man's Gift

    It is traditional for a groom to honor his best man with a special gift. The gift represents your appreciation for all of the duties the best man has performed in the time leading up to the...

  • How to Choose Your Best Man

    Maybe you made a promise to your best friend years ago that he'd be the best man in your wedding, but you haven't spoken for a while. Maybe you're best buds don't hold the same place in your life...

  • How to Select Groomsmen for Your Wedding

    The groomsmen are members of the groom’s party. They represent the groom and are usually made up of people the groom feels close to and wants to have at his side on his wedding day. When you...

  • How to Execute Best Man Duties

    There's a lot more to being best man than planning the bachelor party and standing next to the groom. In large part, you will perform many of the wedding tasks so the groom doesn't have to worry...

  • How to Be a Best Man

    Being chosen as best man is an honor and a responsibility. Here's how to fill the role.

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