What exactly is a bridesmaid supposed to do?

Question

I'm 15 years old. I'm going to be one of the bridesmaids for my cousin's wedding. I've never been a bridesmaid before so I'm really nervous as I don't know what I'm supposed to do.

Well, here are some of my other questions...

1.) When the wedding ceremony is actually happening, do I just stand at the front with all the other bridesmaids? Is that all I'm supposed to do or do I have to do something else?

2.) At the reception, am I supposed to do anything else? Do I have to give a speech or anything? Because I have a huge fear of talking in front of lots of people (a bit ironic since I want to be a singer..) So will I have to do anything like that?

3.) Is there anything else I have to do?

Thank you so much!

Answer 1

Since you are not the Maid of Honor, as just a bridesmaid you will simply need to stand there and look pretty during the ceremony, of course after you walk up the aisle, but there should be a rehersal for this before the wedding in which you'll be shown all you need to do.  As for the reception the Maid of Honor will be giving a speech, you will not have to.  Depending on what all is planned for the reception you may be asked to help out with games or handing out cake or things of the sort.  Other than things the bride will have planned for you like that you don't really HAVE to do anything, but it is always good as a bridesmaid to keep dancing and having fun and try to get the guests to dance etc. etc.

Answer 2

1. All you will need to do is stand at the front of the church with the other bridesmaids. The bride and groom will almost certainly have a rehearsal dinner the day before the wedding, so you'll know exactly when to walk and where to stand.

2. You will probably NOT be asked to speak at the reception (sigh of relief, right?) - generally, toasts are given by the maid of honor, best man, father of bride and father of groom, and sometimes the bride and groom themselves.

2a. Some receptions feature a "wedding party dance", in which the bridesmaids and groomsmen dance together for one song. This tradition is getting less and less common, but if it's something you're anxious about, you should talk to your cousin.

Don't be nervous. Unless the bride has asked you to do something in particular, your "duties" are pretty simple. Besides being in the wedding and attending the reception and the rehearsal dinner, you might help the bride get ready (those dresses are hard to get into by yourself). You may also get to do fun stuff, like having your hair and makeup done on the day of the wedding. If you have any questions about the expectations, you should get in touch with the bride, her mom, or the maid of honor - they will be happy to answer your questions.

Answer 3

i was a brides maid for both of my sisters weddings ( im 13 lol) but

1. yes u just stand up there an hold ur boquet and smile

2. no u dont have to give a speech. just help the bride if she needs anything

3. help the bride with anything. DONT MAKE HER ANGRY!! i know you probably know this but it must be verrry stressful for the bride (no matter how chill she is :)  )and so dont do anything that will make the bride mad. i helped with putting together the favors, programs etc for both of my sisters weddings. if the bride needs anything get it for her...blah blah blah. have funnnnn!!!!!!!

Answer 4

All you have to do is look pretty