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Groomsmen
Okay Not To Have One?
My fiancé doesn't have a best man. Can we have a wedding without one?
Sure. But you do need someone to sign your marriage certificate as the groom’s witness. This could be his dad (who could even be the best man). It could also be his mum, a female friend, an aunt — anyone. But, is it absolutely necessary to have someone physically standing at his side while he…
How Much Should We Spend On Gifts?
It’s obvious your fiancé wants to thank his best buds in a grand way that reflects the importance of the day and his feelings for them. But, as you know, all of the small details of a wedding can add up to a big price tag. Fret not — there are lots of ways to…
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Must Ushers Be Groomsmen?
Groomsmen (the men in the wedding party who escort bridesmaids) and ushers — the people (usually guys) who seat guests — are not necessarily one in the same. They certainly can be, but they don’t have to be. You can still have ushers without having groomsmen (one for every 50 guests is the norm) who…
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Bride’s Father As Groomsman?
If the bride’s father is close to the groom, it’s absolutely appropriate for him to serve as a groomsman. The attendants should be the people closest to the couple, and if the groom and his future father-in-law already have a special relationship, this is a wonderful way to show that. Do keep in mind however,…
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Not Sure I Want To Be A Best Man?
The best policy is always honesty. Talk to your friend and let him know you’re concerned that you won’t be able to focus on his wedding as much as he might want you to. Find out how much time and effort he actually expects you to contribute; you might find out that it’s completely do-able.…
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What Are His Duties?
Lucky for you, info on what that best man is supposed to do can be found right here on The Knot. Best Man: Duties Explained will set him on the right track.
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Can I Have More Than One?
In the same way that you’ll have two honour attendants, just make both of them best men. Everyone’s honoured and happy!
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Including Teenage Brothers?
The usher-groomsman thing can be confusing. Some people use the terms interchangeably to refer to the men in the wedding party who stand up on the groom’s side. This is probably because groomsmen (the guys who stand next to the groom at the altar) often double as ushers (the guys who seat guests as they…
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My Brother, His Groomsman?
Here’s our take on this, and it may not be yours: the bride and groom should get to choose their own attendants based on who they are closest to — their sisters, best friends, cousins, even parents. If the bride’s brother is not one of the groom’s closest friends, the groom should not feel obligated…
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The Groom’s Role
Does the groom pitch in funds? Can you leave people off the guest list? Even bachelor parties have some semblance of rules.
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