Groomsmen Duties - What's The Groomsmens Duties? - Role of Groomsmen

There are plenty of guides out there for bridesmaids, but when it comes to being a groomsman, things get a little sparse. When you've been invited to be part of your brother or best friend's wedding party, it's a great honor but you might be a little at sea as to what's going on and what you should be doing. Below, you'll find a few tips that will help things roll along smoothly.

• Help out!

If the wedding is of any size at all, there are going to be a hundred and one things that need to get done. Though traditionally http://www.kapprabridal.com/alfred-angelo-2162-wedding-dresses-p-2645.html, the bride's side of the family takes care of everything, don't be surprised if you get recruited to check florists prices or book a reception location. The more you can do, the more the bride and groom can concentrate on their big day.

• Pull your own weight!

Don't get so wrapped up in the details that you're falling behind on things that you specifically need to do. The best example of this is the tuxedo. Make sure that you get yours fitted well in advance so that alterations or alternate rentals can be made. Remember, you're going to be in pictures that your friends will be showing to their grandkids.

• Plan a great bachelor party!

Plan your party appropriately. If your soon-to-be wed friend is also the pastor for the local youth ministry, don't take him on a strip-club tour. Keep in mind however, that this is traditionally considered a last hurrah in a lot of ways. Help him enjoy it in the way he wants to. If he wants to spend the night in a Dr. Who live-action roleplay, help plan and bring the snacks.

• Get to know the other half of the wedding party.

THe bridesmaids might be a little frazzled, so make sure that you're lending a hand where appropriate. Say hello, be friendly and get to know each other. It's always better to have real smiles in the wedding portraits and you can end up making some terrific friends this way.

• Remember where you are!

If you've been asked to give a toast or give a speech, give it the thought it deserves. Your friend wants you to say some words on one of the most important days of his life, so make sure you think about everything he means to you and everything the couple will be together. This is probably not the time for any story that starts out, "So we were so drunk..."