Wedding entourages differs from religion, tradition or/and maybe superstition. But mostly the wedding entourage will play key roles in the ceremony. These people are chosen by the bride and the groom mostly their closest friends or family member who'll make sure that everything will go smoothly on that special day.
Primary Sponsors.
These people will sign your contract, and suppose to guide you through your married life. Usually the friends of the couples' parents or their older friends since they will provide the experience and wisdom to help the newly weds.
Secondary Sponsors.
The secondary sponsors composed of the veil, candle and the cord. Not all religions have secondary sponsors, their role is to light the candle, that will guide you along the way. To put on the veil over the bride's head and on the grooms shoulder symbolizes that you are clothed as one. And the cord that signifies that you are bind to each other by the marriage.
Maid of Honor, Matron of honor and the Bridesmaids.
The maid of honor or matron of honor will be the bride's aid sometimes from the preparation to arranging her train or veil and holding her bouquet during the ceremony and helping you go to the lady's room in your reception. The bridesmaid usually help the maid or matron of honor with her duties. These people are usually the bride's closest girlfriends or cousins.
Best Man and Groomsmen.
They are the male counterpart of the bride's girls. The best man's role is to help the groom calm down and maybe run some errands for him. Also usually consists of the groom's best friends.
Flower Girls.
The little girls role is to shower the aisle with flower petals from her little basket. And fingers cross that she won't have tantrums during the ceremony. Usually 1 to 4 girls.
Coin, Ring and Bible Bearers.
From their title, they will carry the bible, the couple's rings and the arrhae (aras) that symbolizes prosperity and abundance. Same as the flower girls these are kids usually nephews or their friend's kids.