Show J. J s j Who's on first Who should be it 8 Connie Stowe Burrup Staff Writer T last he proposed The AT plans are under way Youve You've decided to ask six of your friends to be brides brides- maids You have three brothers and your boyfriends boyfriend's niece to take care of What will you do with all these people What are they supposed to do at your wedding wedding wedding wed wed- ding Th The e Brides Bride's Your New Home supplement for May April 1992 outlines duties for wedding party members matron Maid of honor The matron maid of honor honorI t I will sign your marriage certificate certificate certificate cate after the ceremony is complete This lovely person will precede you down the aisle overseeing the maids She is in charge or arra arranging ging your train She must hold the brides bride's bouquet and watch 5 over the grooms groom's ring She may host a shower tt t i l i c v f II f t I I 11 M 1 1 l' l 1 l i i 1 1 I 1 t t 1 s r 1 10 v t r 1 f 1 1 t IS 4 1 6 1 1 1 Best man manThe manThe manThe The best man signs the marriage certificate keeps the ushers in line hangs on to the brides bride's ring and makes sure the official gets paid if necessary He also makes the first toast sees the couple off on their honeymoon returns the formal wear and deposits cash gifts Bridesmaids may a shower and assist in the addressing addressing addressing ad ad- dressing of wedding The number of maids up to 12 does not have to equal the number o of f ushers If a junior bridesmaid participates participates participates par par- age 9 14 she will r- r walk first in the procession but her dress should be a less mature version of the other bridesmaids' bridesmaids dresses Ushers Ushers there should be one for every 50 guests lead guests to their seats They should arrive at least an hour before the ceremony to ensure ensure ensure en en- sure their knowledge of the reserved pews unroll the th-e aisle f I I t 1 i 1 i 1 1 runner and direct the park parking p w II ing Ring-bearer Ring The ring bearer age 8 4 follows the attendants down the aisle carrying a faux ring sewn onto a satin pillow Flower Bower girl The flower girl age 8 4 precedes the bride down the aisle carrying a small bouquet or basket of petals Sprinkling of the petals if optional Pages Pages or train bearers ages 8 4 walk in pairs behind the bride holding her train |