Posts tagged 'best man'

Traditional wedding roles for the Best Man

Helps groom choose his outfits and those of the male attendants Arranges the "stag do" Meets at the ceremony venue, along with the ushers, to discuss seating and parking arrangements. Attends the wedding rehearsal Collects hire wear for himself and the groom Collects cards or messages from those who cannot attend wedding Makes sure that [...]

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Wedding Tips: Traditional Wedding Roles

Avoid misunderstandings by agreeing tasks and expectations with each person involved right at the beginning of your wedding planning. Keep communicating closely with principle people, such as the best man and maid of honour all through the wedding planning period so that assumptions don't turn into disasters. Do you have any tips to add? Let us [...]

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Wedding Tips: Wedding Transport

Veils and elaborate hair-do's don't go well with open top wedding cars unless you are willing to be driven very slowly or the venue is close by. Make sure the best man has the telephone numbers of local taxi firms with him on the day to be the most helpful to guests. Do you have any [...]

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Agony Aunt: Attendants

Dear Emma, My other half is really stressed about who to have as best man. He has two very close friends and also a brother, all of whom privately hope to be picked. He has asked me for help but I don't know how to advise him. Do you have any ideas? Cheryl, Nottingham Dear [...]

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Wedding Tips: After the Wedding

Ask someone trustworthy to be responsible for collecting up the disposable cameras and developing them whilst you are on your honeymoon. It's something to look forward to on your return. Make sure that the best man or another responsible person knows the arrangements for returning any hired wedding suits – and that the male attendants [...]

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