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Traditionally, the bride selects among her closest and dearest friends and family to take on the roles of Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids. The groom, on the other hand, chooses his Groomsmen and Best Man with the same level of thought and consideration. You have carefully been chosen by the marrying couple to support them in the first celebration of their lives together. Now, the question is: what are your roles and responsibilities as a member of the bridal party? Everyone knows that the Maid of Honor is the bride’s most trusted “Girl Friday”. You, as the maid of honor, traditionally takes charge of throwing a bridal shower or bachelorette party. One of your earliest tasks needs to be to confirm with the bride how she wants it thrown, if she wants one at all. You are also to offer your help in coordinating bridesmaids’ activities such as dress fittings, photography sessions, and other task delegation. Also, take the initiative to help out in the tasks involving addressing or se...

Every wedding day is truly one of the most awaited days in anyone’s lives. Anybody who has been married or about to be would know how much planning and preparation a memorable wedding entails. Every detail, from the entourage’s outfits to the bride’s blue and borrowed garter to the flowers on the bridal bouquet, requires attention and care. What most of us don’t know, though, are the origins of these common wedding traditions. Greek brides in the ancient times would actually carry clusters of herbs and spices instead of flowers. The herb-spice bundle is put together and carried by the bride for its magical powers to ward off evil spirits. In these modern times, this aromatic bouquet has evolved into colorful arrays of tulips, roses, or peonies that all look magical, nonetheless. Bridesmaids, in the olden times, did not wear colorful and contrasting motif-based gowns that make the bride stand out. On the contrary, bridesmaids wore matching dresses very similar to th...