Groomsmen And Ushers Duties Defined
Who's a groomsman? To begin with, a groomsman is someone whose is close and important
to the groom; it is someone the groom wants to be a visible part of his wedding. This title is often conferred to people with a close relationship to the groom such as a brother, father, cousin or a close friend.
In our modern society the title can even be given to a woman this is due to the growing trend where men are asking women to be their attendants in which case the title used is "honor attendants" rather than "groomsman" and they wear a dress rather than a tuxedo.
Groomsmen obligations
Groomsmen do more than just stand around and look pretty. They serves as adviser to the groom beforehand, helps the groom get organized, aids with any wedding planning details they can, and helps seat guests at the wedding.
While a groom will want to have his best buddies and the men in his life that means the most to him, he should also make sure that he has a group that is responsible enough to handle their duties, or at least one person willing to pick up the slack for the others.
A groomsman does the following:
* Supports the groom, advises him, listens to any pre-wedding nervousness.
* Assists the groom in picking out what the groomsmen are going to wear.
* Either gets measured at the formal wear shop or promptly sends his measurements to them, and offers to pick up and return the suits.
* Goes to all pre-wedding events, including engagement parties, any coed showers, bachelor party, and rehearsal dinner.
* Helps to plan and pay for the bachelor party.
* With the bridesmaids, helps decorate the getaway car.
* Gives a wedding present, and often an engagement present.
* Helps the groom relax and get dressed on the day of the wedding.
* Unless the groom has separate ushers and groomsmen, shows guests to their seats at the ceremony.
* The best man frequently holds the ring during the ceremony.
* Dances with bridesmaids and single female guests at the wedding.
* Helps carry away gifts and personal items after the wedding.
There is a significant expense involved in being a groomsman, including cost of apparel, travel, and hotel room for the ceremony, hosting a bachelor party, as well as the gifts. A groomsman should have these expenses in mind when he accepts the honor and be up front with the groom about what he is and isn't able to afford. Once he has agreed to be a groomsman, however, he shouldn't complain about the cost. Possible ways a groomsman can save money include:
* Wearing a suit he already owns
* Renting tux
* Staying with friends rather than in a hotel room
* Throwing a casual bachelor party (perhaps a barbecue at a local park?)
* And asking other groomsmen to band together to give a joint present.
In order to honor all of their close friends, a couple may decide to have separate groomsmen and ushers.
by: Greg Savoie
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