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For most couples, the big day is the chance to celebrate their relationship with family and friends. Members of the wedding party play a vital role in ensuring the occasion goes without a hitch.

Selecting people for these roles is a personal but important decision.

Most couples stick to tradition when assigning these roles. The closest friends of the bride and groom act as maid of honour and best man, and both are legal witnesses to the marriage ceremony.

The maid of honour also assists in shopping for the gown and choosing flowers, while the best man's duties include safe keeping of the rings, getting the groom to the ceremony and taking charge of other key roles such as organising ushers. He also often acts as master of ceremonies.

Other close friends act as bridesmaids and ushers. Bridesmaids usually help with wedding plans when needed and ushers make sure everything is in order on the day, handling last minute crises and escorting guests to seats.

'Parents are important in the entire wedding ceremony and reception,' says Katemagg Chau, who runs event and wedding planning company Katemagg Event & Wedding.

'The maid of honour and best man maintain their roles to take care of and escort the bride and groom.'

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