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The Rehearsal Dinner
Your bridesmaids will be a central part of the wedding rehearsal as you go
through the steps to ensure smooth sailing on your wedding day. Although they do
not have any special responsibilities at the rehearsal dinner, it will be a good
chance for them to mingle with the groomsmen so they will feel comfortable
socializing with them at the wedding. It is also customary at the rehearsal
dinner to present your bridesmaids with a token of your appreciation for all
their help. As Lord Tennyson noted, "A happy bridesmaid makes a happy bride."
(hint, hint)
Hostessing
One of the main functions of the bridesmaids throughout the whole wedding
process is to serve as your representatives and cheerleaders. As members of the
receiving line, the bridesmaids have the difficult role of moving guests,
friends and relatives along smoothly and making sure that everyone has a chance
to speak briefly with the bride and groom. At the reception, hostessing may
require introducing people (and introducing themselves) to make relatives and
friends feel comfortable.
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