SteveW
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didnt quite realise whats involved as i have never been to a wedding before.. have been to loads of funerals 
so she emailed me a list of things...
Leading up to the wedding day
If morning suits are not going to be worn choose an outfit which is smart and appropriate for the occasion, without upstaging the groom.
Follow the requests of the Best man
The Best man may ask you for help in arranging the stag night for the groom.
Attend a wedding dress rehearsal to finalise arrangements on the day (Not happening as far as I am aware but I will let you know for definite after checking with sir)
Day of the wedding
Arrive early, before the groom.
Find out where the toilets facilities are, in case guests ask (and the groom  .
Have the buttonholes ready to hand out at the entrance to the church or venue for each of the guests (no need as there will only be a select few with these and I shall give you the list)
Greet all guests as they arrive and direct family and friends of the groom to seats on the right hand side of the aisle and family and friends of the bride to seats on the left hand side.
Ensure all family members are seated close to the front.
Ensure the brides mother is escorted to her seat.
Seat any elderly guests and mothers with babies or very young children at the end of each aisle to allow easy access to the entrance.
Tell guests about any restrictions concerning photography and confetti.
Use your discretion when seating guests if there are large differences in numbers so that on both aisles there is a balance (my side is overloaded so good luck balancing this out)
Consider seating ladies with large hats at the back of the church or venue so they do not restrict other guests view during the ceremony (I am hoping nobody shows up in a hat).
Before the bride and her father arrive ushers should take their place at the back of the church or venue (once everyone is seated you sit with Katie wherever she may be, not at the back. The same will go for my brother, he will sit with his wife wherever she may be)
Direct any late guests to the nearest seat (if they know what is good for them they wont be late).
After the ceremony ensure all guests have left to go to the reception and have not forgotten any of their property, before leaving yourself.
THATS A LOT !!!! 
anyone done this before ?
Im stressing already and its not for another 6 weeks yet
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RyanSxi
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Jesus lol.
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Cosmo
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I was head usher at my sisters....only thing I did out of that list was give out the button holes and direct people to their seats. Rest of the time I just got smashed 
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C2RL R
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sounds like she's sticking too much to traditional guidelines. i was meant to be head usher for my mate last year and i agreed to do it as the responsibilities were as Craig says above. they split up in the end so didn't have to do it.
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RS6
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im the best man at my work mates wedding in 3 weeks i work with him 4hrs a week and thats it
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C2RL R
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he obviously has shit mates/no mates
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RS6
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yup things i have to do!
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IvIarkgraham
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i was recently a best man
try doing that
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James
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I'm a best man next month 
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BigSte
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
I was head usher at my sisters....only thing I did out of that list was give out the button holes and direct people to their seats. Rest of the time I just got smashed
At my wedding our usher did what Cosmo mentioned above......dish out button holes then direct people to seats....
Then he got pished at the reception as expected
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ed
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What on earth are button holes?
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by ed
What on earth are button holes?
Flowers that go in button holes.
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Ben J
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I've been.....
Groom, Best Man and read at the Church (not all at once!)
Just got to be an usher to complete the set.
Hopefully when one of my ushers gets his finger out I will be one!
Its the one i'm looking forward to most as you get to dress up, but have no pressure and not much responsibility at all!
[Edited on 04-09-2008 by Ben J]
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Joe
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
I was head usher at my sisters....only thing I did out of that list was give out the button holes and direct people to their seats. Rest of the time I just got smashed
Same, half of that is just common sense/bullshit anyway. Loads of bullet points on just sitting people down, its a piss easy job.
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Scotty_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe
quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
I was head usher at my sisters....only thing I did out of that list was give out the button holes and direct people to their seats. Rest of the time I just got smashed
Same, half of that is just common sense/bullshit anyway. Loads of bullet points on just sitting people down, its a piss easy job.
Sounds about right. 
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Lawrah
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I wana makeeee loveee in this club, in this club.
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jacko198
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I couldnt be arsed with all that!
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Scotty_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Lawrah
I wana makeeee loveee in this club, in this club.
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by Lawrah
I wana makeeee loveee in this club, in this club.
Thought it was just me who thought that
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Lee Wilson
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To narrow that down it's nitrally what Cosmo and C2RL R said, just handing out the buttons and seating people
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Xs
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You just stand at the door of the church and say "bride or groom" and point them to the relevant side of the church, easy.
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