Jobs for the Boys: The 2023 Groomsmen Duties Checklist

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– Plan the stag do (obvs) – Attend any suit fittings - or source your own suit if required – Make sure you've got all the right accessories, tie, socks, cufflinks, the right colour shoes etc. – Stay in touch with the groom regularly and offer to help – Attend all pre-wedding activities: the engagement party, the stag, rehearsals, wedding party pictures – Get a good wedding gift

Before the Wedding

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– Be available to run errands and make necessary pickups in the days before the wedding – Get a timeline of the day, and the contact details of key suppliers – Help bring decorations and/or equipment to the venue and help set up

Before the Wedding

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– Be with the groom getting ready – Do any last minute dashes for missing socks/jocks/cufflinks – If the couple are getting ready separately and exchanging gifts, deliver the gift – Ensure the groom gets to the ceremony on time (at least a half hour before the ceremony start time) – Act as usher and greeter: escort guests to their seats – Make sure the transportation runs smoothly

On the Wedding Day Groomsmen Duties

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– Know the venue(s) well so guests' questions can be answered – Be helpful on the day and on hand to assist with any hiccups – Give the wedding officiant and vendors their payment envelope (and tips) – Collect gifts and cards on the wedding day and keep them safe – Decorate the wedding car – Help round guests up for the group photos – Make a speech, if requested to

On the Wedding Day Groomsmen Duties

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– If the couple are doing a traditional first dance, the groomsmen should come in and dance with a bridesmaid half way through the the first dance – Help clean up and take down the wedding, if necessary – Help make sure everyone's having a good time, keep the dancefloor filled, get guests mingling etc. – After the wedding, return the suits to the rental store – Most of all - be helpful and simply act as a good friend to the groom and calm any last minute nerves!

On the Wedding Day Groomsmen Duties

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– Give a speech at the rehearsal dinner (more of an American tradition, but if applicable!) – Take care of the wedding rings for the ceremony – Prepare and deliver a best man speech and toast - get lots of tips on that here! – Witness the signing of the marriage license – Look after the marriage license – Be there for your groom, make sure he's got a drink and is having a good time!

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