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Wedding Party Responsibilities

Groom

  • Help compile guest list. Present list to bride at least 3 months before the wedding.
  • Purchase bride's engagement and wedding rings and arranges engraving.
  • Rent or purchase wedding attire.
  • Choose all wedding attire and wedding accessories for the male bridal party members.
  • Plan and pay for honeymoon.
  • Get traveler's checks for honeymoon.
  • Obtain all necessary travel documents for honeymoon (i.e. passport, birth certificate, visa).
  • Assist in any and all planning of ceremony and reception.
  • Purchase wedding gift for bride.
  • Pay for the bridal bouquet and all corsages and boutonnières for wedding party.
  • Scout out hotels for out-of-town guests.
  • Send out rehearsal dinner invitations.
  • Arrive at ceremony site at least 1 hour early.
  • Bring marriage license to ceremony site.
  • Make payments to officiate and musicians.
  • Stand to the left of the bride in the receiving line.

Best Man

  • Plan and host the bachelor party.
  • Rent or purchase wedding attire that is the same as the groom's.
  • Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
  • Arrange for transportation to ceremony for self and groom.
  • Arrange for transportation of the couple as well as self to the reception.
  • Arrives with the groom at least 1 hour before the ceremony.
  • Helps keep the groom calm.
  • Supervises groomsmen and ushers.
  • Holds bride's wedding ring if not being carried by the ring bearer.
  • Escorts the Maid (Matron) of Honor during the recessional.
  • Forwards payment to musicians and officiate from the groom.
  • Stands to the right of the bride in the receiving line.
  • Makes the first toast at the reception and reads congratulations telegrams.
  • Dances when the music starts and asks other guests to dance.
  • Transport newlyweds to the honeymoon suite or airport after the reception.
  • Organize the return of any rented wedding attire for all men in the wedding.

Groomsmen and Ushers

  • Purchase or rent wedding attire.
  • Assist in planning and financing the bachelor party.
  • Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
  • Arrive dressed at least 1 hour before the wedding.
  • Fold and distribute wedding programs.
  • Ensure that all family members have corsages/boutonnières before being seated.
  • Seat guests as follows:
    • Single females are escorted on the right.
    • Single males should walk along the left side.
    • Escort the female of a couple on the right with her date walking behind.
    • Guests of the bride are seated on the left.
    • Guests of the groom are seated on the right.
    • Leave first few rows unseated to accommodate family members.
    • Seat the mother of the groom.
    • Seat the mother of the bride.
    • Roll out the aisle runner.
  • Light candelabras, as needed.
  • Escort bridesmaids during the recessional.
  • Check for any items left by guests at the ceremony site.
  • Collect ceremony decorative items such as baskets, pew bows, and aisle runner.
  • Dance when music starts and ask other guests to dance.
  • Decorate the newlywed's car.

Father of the Groom

  • Assist in compiling guest list.
  • Purchase or rent wedding attire.
  • Pay for and host the rehearsal dinner.
  • Propose the first toast at the rehearsal dinner.
  • Arrive dressed 1 hour before the wedding.
  • Stand to the left of the mother of the groom in the receiving line.
  • Pay for all beverages at the wedding reception.

Father of the Bride

  • Assist in preparing the guest list.
  • Purchase or rent wedding attire that matches that of the groom and other male wedding attendants.
  • Ride with the bride to the ceremony.
  • Escort bride down the aisle on left arm.
  • Stands to the left of the mother of the bride in the receiving line.
  • Co-hosts the reception.
  • Dances second dance with the bride at the reception.
  • Helps gather gifts after the reception.
  • Last to leave reception.

Ring Bearer

  • Parents pay for attire that matches or complements the groom's attire.
  • Attends rehearsal and, depending on age, attends the rehearsal dinner with her parents.
  • Arrives dressed 1 hour before the ceremony. (If very young, 30 minute early may be more appropriate.)
  • Precedes the flower girl in the processional carrying the wedding rings on a pillow.
  • Attends the reception with parents.
 
Other Nashville Tuxedo Shops & Formalwear Stores - Request Your Free Basic Listing
Bittner's Formal Wear
Contact: Tommy Gilbert
2825 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203

615-329-3456


Bridal Warehouse Tuxedo Avenue
Contact: Shauna
900 Conference Drive
Goodlettsville, TN 37072

615-855-1005


Goody's
Cedar Square
Lebanon, TN

615-443-3651


Jacqueline's Bridal Formal
Contact: Jackie Young
2416 Music Valley Drive, Suite 115
Nashville, TN 37214

615-872-0112


Mr. Tuxedo
Contact: Denise Spencer
2610 West 2nd Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

800-333-9336


 
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Wedding Cuff Links

I Love My Dad Cuff Links
Think out of the box with our dashing selection of cufflinks featuring designs that are a bit out of the ordinary. Show dad how much you care for him with these I Love My Dad cufflinks. The pair comes packaged in an attractive personalized silver-tone case featuring the name of the recipient. These cufflinks make perfect gifts and add a little pizzazz to wedding attire. Available from WhereBridesGo.com!

 
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Wedding Party Glassware
Toast to our Custom Sports Mugs (Set of 2), and see why this tankard twosome makes a great gift for all occasions! Crafted of crystal clear glass, these sturdy mugs feature a molded bottom, accompanied by a durable, tapered handle. And because each mug holds up to 25 ounces of a preferred beverage and may be personalized with two lines of custom text, you'll easily take this traditional barware favorite and make it one trendy piece of party ware!
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Ring Bearer A to Z
Colorful and trendy, Ring Bearer A to Z will make sure every young attendant will have fun learning about the special part he will play in the wedding. Written in rhyme, each letter of the alphabet ties in to a tradition or sentiment involving the upcoming wedding. Available from WhereBridesGo.com!
Pet Wedding Attire
This adorable dog collar is perfect for dressing up your canine for the wedding day. A black satin band ties around the dog's neck. The collar is adjustable and fits necks 7-16 inches. The front shows off a black satin bow with black and white button lapel. Available from WhereBridesGo.com!
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"She's Mine" Stickers
Decorate the groom's shoe soles with this pair of silver glitter stickers that spells "She's Mine." Stick them upside down on the shoe soles so the wedding guests can read them when the groom is kneeling during the ceremony. Available from WhereBridesGo.com!
Groom T-Shirt
Groom T-Shirt
Help him mourn the loss of life as he knows it with our personalized Groom-to-be ball-and-chain-motif tee. This is the perfect shirt for his bachelor party and will no doubt make him the center of attention, especially with the ladies. Bright white with black print, the groom can also wear this whimsical shirt to the rehearsal…if he dares! Personalize with name and wedding date. Available in sizes M, L, XL, 2XL. The performance t-shirt is made of a light and durable micro-fiber and spun poly fabric for extra comfort and sturdiness. Available from WhereBridesGo.com!
 
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