The responsibilities
of the groomsmen
 A
groomsman is someone who is important to the groom. He could be a
close friend, brother, cousin or even the father.
He serves as an advisor to the groom (so
choose carefully). He helps the groom get organized and can even
help with wedding planning details. At the wedding he also can help
seat guests at the wedding.
While the groom will want his best friends, be sure to choose
friends who are responsible enough to handle the responsibilities
outlined below.
Groomsmen duties and responsibilities:
- Help best man with bachelor party.
- Arrive dressed at ceremony site at least
1 hour before the ceremony.
- Seat guests as they arrive (ushers)
- Pass out programs and directions to the
reception as guests arrive.
- Roll aisle runner down the aisle after
mothers are seated.
- Stand to the left of best man according
to height (tallest to shortest) facing the guests during the
processional.
- Direct guests to the reception site
(ushers)
- Sit at head table next to bridesmaids
- Dance with bridesmaids and other
important guests.
The expenses of being a groomsmen:
- Pay for your own suit except for
boutonniere
- Pay for your own hotel accommodations and
travel arrangements.
- A good groomsmen contributes money for
the bachelor party, and sees to it the party is a success.
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