A wedding is one of the most memorable days of your life, which makes the wedding party extremely important. Before you send out invites and contact your preferred transportation service, consider these tips to make sure you have the best people around you.

What to Consider When Choosing a Wedding Party

1. Time & Size

About three to five months after the engagement, start thinking of who you want in the wedding party. It’s helpful to make a list of everyone you’d possibly consider and narrow it down from there.

Think about your relationship with each person and who will still be around years after the wedding. Siblings of the bride and groom and very close friends are the most popular choices.

When thinking about the size of the party, consider how much space you’ll have at the altar, how many people will attend the wedding, and how many people the transportation service can fit for the wedding party. If someone asks why they weren’t picked, have a gentle explanation ready.

2. Think About Reliability 

When you’re considering who you want in the wedding party, think about how reliable they are. For maids of honor, they’ll be leading the bride’s side of the wedding party.

They usually need to be available for helping the bride find the bridesmaid dresses, planning the bridal shower and bachelorette parties, and writing a speech for the wedding reception. The best man will handle the groom’s side of the wedding party and perform many of the same duties as the maid of honor.

The bridesmaids and groomsmen need to be available to attend the pre-wedding events, including the bachelor/bachelorette party, bridal shower, and rehearsals.

They’re also responsible for supporting the bride or groom and being there for them emotionally throughout the day. Pick people who haven’t let you down when you’ve trusted them in the past; this is a good indication they can handle the responsibilities that go with being in the wedding party.

3. Remember the Budget

Weddings are expensive, and not just for the bride and groom. People in the wedding party also have several expenses to cover. Bridesmaids and the maid of honor will have to purchase their dresses and accessories, including the shoes and jewelry, and pay for the bachelorette party. Hair and makeup might be something they have to pay for as well.

For the groomsman and best man, they’ll have to cover the cost of the tuxedo or the rental. They will also have to cover the cost of the bachelor party. If you’re not sure if they can afford the expense, ask each person privately if it’s something that they can handle, and don’t get offended if they decline to be a part of the party.

 

There’s no better way to keep your party tight and close to your side than through a professional transportation service. Oahu’s Party Bus 808 offers the entire island luxury transportation services with skillful drivers who are knowledgeable of the area, and buses big enough to fit 25 people. To get a party bus for your special day, visit their website or call (808) 364-1953.