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- Wedding Ideas & Advice for the Couple, Wedding Party and Guests
The Groomsman's Guide: Ushers You to Bridal Success
| Being a groomsman isn’t all dancing with bridesmaids and planning bachelor parties - it’s a serious responsibility. The engaged couple have spent countless hours stressing and planning for this special day - their enjoyment is a top priority. They want you by their side, but they also want you prepared and able to combat any last-minute emergencies. |
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Basics
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As a rule of thumb, there should be at least one groomsman for every 50 guests. |
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A groomsman can be a brother, a close friend, a relative - or if you prefer, "he" can be a "she" (and referred to as an Honor Attendant). |
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A groomsman should be at least 16 years of age or older (8-15 year olds are junior |
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Since the best man attends to the groom, one groomsman will be chosen as Head Usher. He coordinates, oversees and designates the other ushers. |
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If any of the groomsmen are brothers of the bride or groom, they should seat the mothers and escort them out. If not, the Head Usher takes that responsibility. |
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Money Matters
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You will have to pay for your own wedding day attire. |
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If the wedding is out-of-town, transportation and lodging are your responsibility. |
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Purchase a "groom’s gift", or contribute to a joint gift organized by the best man. |
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Helpful Hints
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Be available. Offer assistance to the groom or best man. |
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Be informed. Know where the couple is registered, hotel arrangements, directions, etc. Be prepared to answer questions before, during and after the ceremony. |
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Be considerate. Don’t make the groom or the best man hunt you down for size information, monetary contributions, or other minute details. You should be eliminating headaches, not creating them. |
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Duties and Responsibilities
Pre-Wedding
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Offer to help the groom or best man with any errands. |
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Attend fittings or provide measurements for tuxedo rental. |
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Attend rehearsal. |
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Wedding Day
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Escort the bridesmaids out. |
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Signal the guests to exit one aisle at a time. |
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Help clean up by collecting programs and other discarded items. |
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Direct guests to the reception. |
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Be available for photos. |
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Sit at the Bridal Table (if the newlyweds aren’t seated alone). |
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Help the best man load/transport wedding gifts. |
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Decorate the getaway car. |
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Post-Wedding
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Return tuxedo on time. |
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