 The bridesmaids make sure that the bride is absolutely ready to go. Bridesmaids are the bride's chief attendants at the wedding, parallel to the groomsmen. In fact, the number of bridesmaids may match the number of groomsmen for purposes of symmetry. The average wedding would have five bridesmaids. Usually, close girlfriends and sisters of the bride are elected for this position. The number one bridesmaid would be the maid or matron of honor, with whom they work to support the bride.
Duties
Throughout the wedding, the bridesmaids, including the maid or matron of honor, help serve and look after the bride throughout the wedding.
Before the Ceremony
 The bridesmaids work together to help set things up.
The bridesmaids get together with the maid or matron of honor to help arrange the bridal shower and bachelorette party.
They are also usually responsible for the expenses of their dress, so you might want to find one that all of them can afford. For some reason, if you must dethrone a bridesmaid of her position, you really ought to pay for her bridesmaid dress.
They could also help you with various tasks, but you shouldn't ask for too much work, especially menial tasks, out of them.
Ceremonial Duties
One bridesmaid escorts one groomsman down the aisle. In case of inequality between the number of bridesmaids and the number of groomsmen, some groomsmen may walk down the aisle alone or with multiple bridesmaids for each among them, or some bridesmaids may walk down the aisle alone or with multiple groomsmen for each among them.
Reception Duties
The bridesmaids dance with the groomsmen and best man. They also help serve the wedding cake and tend to your gifts (to which they should contribute) and possessions.
See Also
External Links & Sources
| 
