Bridesmaid Duties
You may choose as few or as many bridesmaids as you wish to be in your wedding (although generally 12 is the limit). Bridesmaids can be single or married and of any age, although girls between the ages of eight and 16 become junior bridesmaids and take on abridged responsibilities.
The main role of a bridesmaid is to assist the maid of honor with her wedding-planning duties—especially the bridal shower—and help the bride as needed. In this day and age of the DIY Bride, there may be favors to be assembled, invitations to be addressed or things to be packed up for transportation on the wedding day.
Of course, bridesmaids walk in the processional and recessional. During the reception, they mostly mingle and dance with the groomsmen and other important guests. Don’t rule out the possibility of including ‘bridesmen’ if you have a guy friend who deserves to stand up and support you.
Bridesmaids are generally expected to cover the cost of their dresses, accessories, shoes, travel to and from the wedding, their own hair and makeup, travel to and from the bridal shower or bachelorette party. Keep these costs in mind as the average cost to a bridesmaid is $1500.
Other Roles & Responsibilities: