There is more to the roles of the groomsmen besides showing up for a wedding in a tuxedo. The groom’s relatives and closest friends serve as groomsmen much in the same way that bridesmaids support a bride. Therefore, the role of groomsman should be taken seriously. When you select your groomsmen for your wedding, make sure they are up to the challenge.
Making the Most of One’s Time
A groomsman, just like a bridesmaid, should pay for his wedding apparel. Fortunately, the clothing can be rented in the form of tax, which is much less expensive than what a bridesmaid must pay for her dress.
Participating in the Pre-wedding Activities
Groomsmen, like bridesmaids, must attend all pre-wedding ceremonies or festivities. Therefore, they must be present at such celebrations as the engagement party, the bachelor party, wedding rehearsal dinner, and shower. Groomsmen must also assist the best man plan the bachelor party for the groom.
Groomsmen can also conspire with the bridesmaids and best man on how to decorate the getaway vehicle for the honeymoon. In some instances, groomsmen act as ushers before the wedding ceremony. Guests of the bride sit on the left side of the sanctuary while guests of the groom’s family are seated on the right when Christian nuptials are read.
At Jewish weddings, the seating arrangement is just the opposite. When a couple arrives, a groomsman takes the arm of the woman and ushers her to her seat with her escort following behind them. The oldest woman should be seated first in a party of guests. The groomsman should arrive at the site of the ceremony about 45 minutes ahead of schedule to review the seating requirements. Groomsmen should also be prepared to provide information and direct the wedding guests to restrooms at the reception site.
Groomsmen purchase a wedding gift, often together, to give the groom one elaborate present. During the reception, each groomsman is often introduced with the bridesmaid he was assigned to escort during the recessional.
Personalized Thank You Gifts
With all the responsibilities listed above, it is nice to find a place online where a groom can provide a thank you gift in the form of personalized groomsmen gifts. Some of these gifts may include watches that have been personalized, money holders in brass or other unique personalized presents. A great idea is a money clip with some money attached to the clip. With all the support a groom receives from his groomsmen, personalized groomsmen gifts are nice and appropriate forms of appreciation.
