I FOUND THIS ARTICLE ABOUT WEDDING ETIQUETTE ,THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE HELPFUL !!!!!                                 

                                                                                                                 Wedding Party Etiquette
Standing alongside the bride and groom as they exchange vows on their wedding day is an honor generally bestowed upon close friends and family, known as the wedding party. Flower girls and ring bearers have little responsibilities beyond looking cute for pictures, but bridesmaids and groomsmen have duties to fulfill and expenses for which they pay. It is important to understand what is expected under etiquette guidelines and what is only suggested by recent traditions.
Duties
The key duty of any wedding party member is to lend support to the bride or groom. A bridesmaid should listen to her bride, show or feign interest in wedding planning details, and offer to help with preparations such as assembling favors, addressing invitations, and picking up her own dress. The maid of honor may give a toast if she wishes. Groomsmen should offer emotional support to the groom, as well as help with duties such as picking up guests from the airport and driving guests to the ceremony and reception sites. The best man is expected to give a toast at the reception.

Bridesmaids customarily host the bridal shower and bachelorette party, but according to wedding etiquette expert Emily Post, this is not a required duty. Likewise, groomsmen often throw the groom a bachelor party, but this stems from tradition, not etiquette. If bridesmaids or groomsmen choose to host a party, they have the option of sharing the hosting and planning duties with the engaged couples’ close friends or family members.

Expenses Bridesmaids and groomsmen are expected to pay for their travel expenses as well as their attire, including shoes. The bride’s family pays for the bridesmaids’ bouquets and the groom’s family pays for all boutonnieres. Parents of younger bridal party members such as junior bridesmaids, flower girls, and ring bearers are expected to pay for their child’s attire. If the bride wants her bridal party to have their nails, hair, or makeup professionally done, the bride’s family should offer to cover these costs or they should be left optional.

Many bridesmaids will be happy to pay to have their nails done, as manicured nails will last long after the wedding, but some bridesmaids will be offended if they are told they must pay for professional services. Open communication is the key to dealing with these sticky situations of “who pays” when there is no hard rule. It is perfectly acceptable for any member of the wedding party to ask what they will be expected to pay for before they make a commitment to joint the wedding party.
On the wedding day, couples and their bridal party must adhere to etiquette for the day to be a success. This includes proper planning, longtime traditions and good manners.

HAPPY PLANNING!!!!!!!!