Groomsmen & Ushers Checklist

The Ushers/Groomsmen have an important role to play in making sure events run smoothly, or at least appear to be! It is helpful to have mature men who are not timid and able to take control when any small problem occurs, or answering the many questions guests may ask. The groom should be confident he can enjoy the evening with his bride. The last thing he needs is to be running around fixing problems and answering questions. All groomsmen need not have the role of an usher, and vice versa. Depending on how many groomsmen you have in your wedding party will determine if you call upon other close friends and relatives to fulfill the duties of an usher. On top of all the following, they need to set an enjoyable happy mood by being proactive in dancing, firstly with the bridesmaids. As a general rule, you will need one usher to seat every 50 guests.

Head Usher
-Make sure others arrive at the rehearsal and wedding on time.
-Assign aisles to the other ushers.
-He will designate who will escort members of the immediate family.

Ushers/Groomsmen
-Assists the groom with any errands.
-Attend pre-wedding parties and rehearsal dinner.
-Be available for photos.
-Can be required to give directions to the church and reception, so be sure they are familiar with directions and have maps.
-CO-host bachelor party/dinner.
-Decorates car the couple will leave in. (If being done)

Take Note of:
Ceremony location:
Date:
Time:

Things to have at hand for the big day

Toast to bride & groom
Tuxedo or suit
Tie
Cufflinks
Handkerchief
Shoes and socks
Comb or/and brush
Hair gel
Breath mints
Toothpaste/brush
Razor, shaving cream
Deodorant
Aftershave
Money, credit card
Driver`s license
Any medications
Clothing for rehearsal dinner
ID Tags for going away luggage for bride and groom
Present for the bride and groom

Name of tuxedo rental store:
Date and time of fitting:
Pickup date and time:
Store address:
Store phone number:
Cost of tuxedo:

€ £ $ Expenses responsible for
-Ushers begin seating your guests 30 min. before ceremony
-Ushers stop seating guests 5 min. before processional begins
-Close guest book 5 min. before the processional begins
-Ushers to seat late comers in isle seats rather than center seats to avoid distractions
-If required, pull the runner into position as the bridal march begins, and pull it back when finished.
-May escort the bride and groom's family out of the church, and also signal the guests to leave an aisle at a time.
-May propose a toast after the best man's.
-May send goodies to the couples hotel room.
-Seats the guests at the ceremony, escort women. Traditionally, friends of the bride seated on the left and friends of the groom on the right.
-Seats the groom's parents and the bride's mother.
-Take control of the night, along with best man, so the groom can enjoy himself with his new bride!


Who Pays For What - The Traditional Arrangement

-Any travel expenses.
-Bachelor party given by best man or ushers.
-Wedding attire for themselves.
-Wedding gift for bride and groom.


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