Who is included in the wedding party?

justlikeastar

So, I've been talking about my wedding and have had more than expected number of people wanting to be a part of it in someway. I'm trying to figure out what "positions" are often used to include friends and family?

So far I have

• The obvious: Maid of honor, bridesmaids, best man, groomsmen, flower girl, ring bearer
• Personal attendant
• scripture readers
• gift taker/guestbook attendant
• singer (if i have a good singer in the group)
• piano player (ditto for above)

.. and thats it.. am I missing anything?

Thanks

zitiqueen

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[QUOTE]Personal attendant = Bride's bitch.  Most people aren't too excited to be "honored" with that position. Same goes for the guestbook attendant, program hander outer, and gift taker.  Those are pity positions.  Posted by vicki0508[/QUOTE]

Don't forget to add "who wasn't good enough to make the actual bridal party cut."

Personal attendant who wasn't good enough to make the actual bridal party cut.

Guestbook attendant who wasn't good enough to make the actual bridal party cut.

Program hander-outer who wasn't good enough to make the actual bridal party cut.

Gift table watcher who wasn't good enough to make the actual bridal party cut.

zitiqueen

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[QUOTE]So, I've been talking about my wedding and have had more than expected number of people wanting to be a part of it in someway. I'm trying to figure out what "positions" are often used to include friends and family? So far I have The obvious: Maid of honor, bridesmaids, best man, groomsmen, flower girl, ring bearer Personal attendant scripture readers gift taker/guestbook attendant singer (if i have a good singer in the group) piano player (ditto for above) .. and thats it.. am I missing anything? Thanks
Posted by justlikeastar[/QUOTE]

amaizenbluelady

Is it necessary to have ushers?

I never even thought of that one...

aerinpegadrak

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[QUOTE]Is it necessary to have ushers? I never even thought of that one... :(
Posted by amaizenbluelady[/QUOTE]
No, it's not.  Sometimes the groomsmen direct people to their seats, and sometimes people just seat themselves.