Best Man Responsibilities: Pre-wedding Day

Your best buddy has confirmed the feeling is mutual in the most ultimate way. HeÍs asked you to serve as his wingman on the most important day of his life, his wedding day. Even though this is the same friend who has run interference with your ex-girlfriend, bailed you out of so many mishaps and would even share his last swig in a flask with you, you still have your concerns about saying ñyesî to this best man proposition. But donÍt worry; being a best man isnÍt hard, definitely not as stressful as being the groom! If you know what the job entails and the subtleties of getting each task done with finesse, youÍll probably be the ñbestî best man ever! How could you not?! Make sure you do a top-notch job so you donÍt get one of those awesome groomsmen gifts revoked. Bachelor Party Planner: The groom is counting on his special night to let loose one last time with his friends. With that in mind, itÍs the best manÍs responsibility to plan a shindig that legends are made of. DonÍt plan in for yourself. Instead, take the groomÍs personality and requests into mind. If he doesnÍt want a booze-and-breast fest, respect his desire to bypass a bacchanal blowout. Consider his hobbies and how you can weave them into this special celebration. For example, does he like to golf? Fish? Watch his favorite football team battle it out on the gridiron? All of these activities can be the impetus for an interesting and entertaining bachelor party. Wedding Attire Wearer: Even if you donÍt like what the groom (or often the bride) has picked out, you have to smile and sport it with style. Be prepared for the fact that you may have to purchase or rent your own attire; that is at the discretion of the groom. If the topic is brought up, assume youÍre paying. Or, just ask. YouÍll also need to make sure all the other groomsmen are on board with the wedding attire and have made their fitting appointments. Offer to pick up all the tuxes a day or two before the wedding and also return the groomÍs tux while heÍs away on the honeymoon. DonÍt forget to punctuate your shirtsleeves with personalized cufflinks for that ultra-dashing image. Errand Runner: In addition to picking up the tuxedos, you can be other ways to help out the groom as he starts to get busy, nervous, freaked out about getting hitched. He may need you to swing by the airport and pick up Aunt Martha or take his dog to the kennel in preparation for the honeymoon. He may even ask you for advice on picking out groomsmen gifts for the other guys and something sentimental to give as a gift for the bride. Wedding Rehearsal Participant: YouÍre not just an attendant at the wedding rehearsal; youÍre a participant _ so show up on time! YouÍll be walked through your responsibilities for the next day, especially where to usher guests, where to stand at the altar, and so on. Yes, itÍs dull, but it will be over within the hour. Rehearsal Dinner Charmer: Even though you may not feel like schmoozing with a whole bunch of the bride and groomÍs relatives you donÍt know, itÍs your job to be a model of manners at the rehearsal dinner. Meet and greet everyone you havenÍt met yet; these folks are soon to become part of your buddyÍs family. Who knows, you may even have a future with that cute bridesmaid. During the dinner, there may some toasting and roasting of the couple. Feel free to join in, but keep it short and save your standing-ovation-worthy speech for the wedding reception. If you need help writing a speech for the rehearsal (or actual wedding), the wordsmiths at ThePerfectToast.com can expertly craft a toast that will captures your sentiments and personality. What are you looking forward to MOST about being the best man? What do you think will be the most CHALLENGING duty? Let us know in the comments below.

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When in Rome - Ancient Wedding Traditions

They say ïwhen in Rome, do as the Romans do,Í and weÍre all for that, especially when it comes to eating gelato and watching gladiators battle each other. But, when it comes to wedding rituals, weÍre not so sure that we want to mimic some of the unusual goings-on that took place before, during, and after the marriage ceremony in this ancient civilization. It seems like every culture has its strange wedding customs, and here are the weirdest I found for the ancient Romans. Got Guts? You might consult your friends, a pastor or your long-term ñlife planî to decide on the best time to get married. If youÍre really ñout there,î you might even have your palm read or visit an astrologer. Heck, even our pocket watch compass combo could point you in the right direction and get you there on time. However, the ancient Romans went about things a little differently, studying a pigÍs entrails to figure out the best day to wed. In the south, weÍd just throw the entrails on the grill and call them chitterlings. Okay, maybe thatÍs just as weird. Ready to Rumble! A tradition that still stands today, Roman grooms would always stand at the altar with the bride positioned to the left of him. Why? Well, this stance was taken so that the groomÍs right (and usually dominant) hand would be free and available to fight off suitors. WeÍre wondering if he was holding an all-out sword at his side or did he carry a more discrete weapon, perhaps something like one of our pocket knives. Those ancient dudes are crazy, especially if the bride is some sort of goddess. IÍd hook up all the men in the party with their own knives (give ïem as groomsmen gifts) to make sure they had my back. ThatÍs Nuts! After the bride and groom finished the marriage ceremony and then feasted with guests over dinner, a procession escorted the bride from her childhood home to her new husbandÍs home. Upon arrival at the brideÍs house, the groom acted out ñtakingî the bride from her motherÍs arms with faux force. Then to celebrate the walk back to his house, people in the procession would throw nuts at the newlyweds in the same way we through rice today. In some ways, I think throwing nuts is awesome, so much more edible than raw rice, especially if a hammer or nutcracker has been presented as a groom gift. But, what kind of nuts are we talking about here? An unshelled walnut or Brazil nut could knock a guy out, especially if thrown by one of the brideÍs spurned suitors. Out Damn Knot! After the procession, the bride was escorted to the marriage bed and the new husband and wife were alone for perhaps the first time ever. Before the vows could be consummated, the man would have to untie a very elaborate knot on a rope that was securely fastened around the waist of the brideÍs wedding tunic by her mother. Ancient Romans called this the ñKnot of Hercules;î think of this as less intrusive version of a chastity belt that was only to be unknotted by the groom. Forget about unhooking bras, weÍre sure the nervous groom must have been praying for a mother-in-law that didnÍt have Herculean strength. In your situation, hopefully one of the groomsmen gifts (like a personalized flask) was offered by one of the guys to the brideÍs mother to create a diversion from her rope-tying skills. In the comments below, tell us the strangest ritual youÍve seen at a wedding, from the mildly weird to the all-out wacky.

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Unusual Wedding Customs Involving the Groom

Following tradition is a great way for the groom to honor the historical significance of marriage. Of course, the groom doesn’t have to follow the rituals like proposing with a diamond engagement ring or thanking wedding attendants with groomsmen gifts, but most do because it’s part of the whole American wedding experience. Other countries have their own wedding traditions that may seem wacky, but who’s judging? But after reading these customs below, you might be glad you live where you do! Brazil: Long ago, a potential groom would have to prove himself to the prospective bride’s family by taming an unbridled donkey – the ritual ceremony was called bumba-meu-boi. China: At a special dinner with the bride’s family, the groom is served an egg. He breaks the yolk to symbolize the breaking of the bride’s ties with her family. Polynesia: In some areas, men are required to show their prowess by wrestling a shark or jump off a tower in a bungee-style feat. Scotland: In some towns, the groom is ‘blackened’ by smearing him with molasses, rotten eggs and other smelly sauces. He then has to parade up and town the street for the crowds to laugh, all in good fun! Sweden: At Swedish wedding receptions, women line up to kiss the groom as soon as the bride exits to go to the ladies’ room – and vice-versa! Africa: In some villages, an elder woman accompanies the bride and groom on their first night of marriage to ‘show them the ropes.’ And you thought your future mother-in-law was nosy! Korea: After the wedding ends, friends of the groom take off his socks, bind his ankles with a rope and start beating his feet with fish in preparation for his first night as a husband. Very strange! If you manage to escape your wedding experience without any of these strange and unusual wedding customs, make sure to thank all the kind people in your wedding party with a generous gesture – a great big hug and best man gifts, groomsmen gifts, gifts for the parents of the bride and other members of the wedding party. Check out GroomStand.com to find something for everyone!

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Scottish Weddings: Costs, Customs and Creeling

Today, it can be a bit of an expense to be invited to join the wedding party. First, thereÍs travel to and fro not to mention a place to crash, renting a tux, purchasing a gift for the groom and other incidentals _ man oh man, the groom better be getting his buds a couple awesome groomsmen gifts! However, todayÍs groomsmen have it pretty easy compared to just being invited to a wedding as a guest (not even a stand up position) back in Scotland centuries ago. Every guest expected to bring his own food to the celebration, pay for the entertainment, and also bring the requisite gift _ we can only imagine the financial obligations for the groomÍs wedding party! There were no kilt-rentals back then so a man would have to splurge for the good family plaid _ and bagpipers didnÍt come cheap! By the 17th, weddings had become such over-the-top affairs that clergy capped guests to just 25 people and put a ban on drinking, dancing and music. Well, thank goodness that all this blarney has come to an end and the typical church wedding is normal operating procedure in the Highlands. However, many customs from the old world still carry over into the modern marriage ceremony. The groom still wears represents the clan wearing a kilt and the bride often pins a piece of the tartan to her dress with a decorative brooch to signify her joining of the groomÍs family. Some couples still practice a historical custom called ïcreelingÍ where a large basket is filled with rocks and tied to the groomÍs back _ the only way he could escape the burden was to get a kiss from the bride. You can incorporate the spirit of a Scottish wedding into your big day with personalized gifts including groomsmen gifts, best man gifts and even gifts for your mother. Check out our Scottish Plaid Flask, a tasteful choice in groomsmen gifts that will be well-received by your lads. Grooms are also expected to honor their mothers with a gift, the traditional choice is a silver serving spoon engraved with their initials and the wedding date.

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Some Weird Wedding Superstitions

For most men, the act of getting married takes a giant leap of faith that everything is going to turn out for the better. Compounding the 'cold feet' that lots of men experience before the big day is the seemingly never-ending list of wedding superstitions. So many of these 'old wives tales' foretell a negative outcome for your marriage, it's enough to make you take an extra swing out of your personalized flask! Even if you pride yourself on rational thought and consider all of this mumbo-jumbo, it's probably a good idea to heed these superstitions just in case! It is bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other on the day of the wedding up until the ceremony starts. This idea harks back to the era of arranged marriages where parents would be nervous that the couple might bolt once they got a good look at each other! The mere sight of a pig or a hare in general or a lizard running across the road will bring bad luck to your marriage. Stay away from zoos, farms and desert landscapes as a preventative measure! If the groom drops the wedding ring on the ground during the ceremony, matrimonial happiness is doomed. Probably a good idea to keep the ring with the best man or ring bearer until the last minute. Then, when it's time to receive the ring and slip it on the brides finger, you might want to think about coating your fingers with an adhesive spray if you think you'll be extra jittery. Whichever newlywed goes to sleep first on the wedding night will be the first to die. If you canÍt bear the thought of seeing her go first and have the luxury of a chauffeured get-away car, just catch a short nap on the way to the honeymoon. Don't get the bride a pearl engagement ring; many believe that the bauble will bring bad luck because the stone is similar in shape to a tear drop. Diamonds are a girl's best friend!But don't worry too much about these superstitions and old wives tales, many a groom has ignored them out of ignorance or disbelief with no ill effect on the relationship. But we do have one wedding detail you should be worrying about, if you haven't already done so _ groomsmen gifts! It is tradition for the groom to present his male wedding attendants with either groomsmen or best man gifts as a way to show appreciation for the friendship and support. Classic choices include personalized flasks and engraved pocket knives, but don't be afraid to address the personality of each guy and present them with unique groomsmen gifts.

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The Ultimate Wedding Crasher

What would you do if the President of the United States showed up on your wedding day? Well, this exact thing happened to a more-than-surprised Iowa bride and groom recently. Apparently, the leader of the free world, none other than President Barak Obama, crashed their reception to the amazement of friends, family and, especially the bride and groom. It all went down Sept 1 at the Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa. Oops, the venue had planned a wedding and a campaign rally both on the same day! While the rally actually ended before the wedding started, there was some overlap time as the two different events took care of pre and post party details. In a gesture of kindness, the President left a wedding gift for the couple that is sure to become a conversation starter in newlywed’s homes for many, many years to come. The prized present was a handwritten notecard signed by Obama saying “Congratulations on your wedding. Michelle and I hope you enjoy your life together.” Also, included with the sentiments was a silver-plated cup and small tray personalized with the presidential seal and his engraved name. Good to see that the President knows how thoughtful personalized gifts for the groom and bride can be – put usually these wedding gifts are engraved with the newlywed’s names! I’m sure an exception to etiquette can be made in this instance. To top it off the classy bride and groom gifts, everything was delivered in a handsome blue gift bag straight from the White House. While the President and First Lady probably aren’t going to drop by your wedding, you can still receive an official greeting from the power couple by sending an invitation to the Greetings Office at the White House. For weddings, the request should be made after the event occurs (I guess to see if you really go through with it) and the wait for a reply can take several months. Send your invitation or letter with specifics to: The White House, Greetings Office 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20500

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Choosing Your Groomsmen

Now that youÍve popped the question and wedding plans are under way, itÍs time to start thinking about who youÍd like to be your best man and ushers. Selecting the family and friends you want to support on your big day is an important decision as youÍll be building memories that will be shared with everyone until death do you part. A memorable way to ask your friends and family is to present them with unique groomsmen gifts enclosed with a note asking for the special request. Before you start impulsively asking every guy youÍve ever grabbed a beer with to be in your posse, check with your bride-to-be to see what the wedding party size will be. Traditionally, the number of groomsmen matches the number of bridesmaids. Some guys find the number of groomsmen to be intimidating large while some have trouble narrowing down the field. Also, consider that if you are having a larger wedding, youÍll need extra guys to be ushers, the standard ration is one usher per 50 guests. Here are some good places to start your recruiting: Brothers: Brothers are usually very tight; this is why the marrying brother almost always asks the other brother to be his best man. ItÍs also okay to have more than one brother be your best man; we would want anyone to be in the awkward position of leaving a brother out of prime position. Stepbrothers, especially if youÍve spent lots of time together, will be another natural choice for your wedding part, either as best man or groomsmen. Brothers of Fianc_: Traditionally, including your bride-to-beÍs brothers in your wedding is common. Not only is it a good way to please your fianc_, it gives you the chance to build a stronger relationship with your new brother-in-law and welcome him into your family. Friends: For those guys with a few close friends, itÍs clear that these should be your ushers. However, especially in situations where the bride has a huge entourage of bridesmaids, it can be more difficult to pick and choose. Whether you know the friend from kindergarten or college or have just recently met in the workplace, the biggest requirement for your groomsmen picks is the bond you share. Other Family: Cousins, nephews and other family members can also make good choices for your groomsmen, ushers or other members of your wedding party. Younger male family members may be given special roles such as ring bearer, junior groomsmen or helpers at the reception. Keep in mind that youÍll want to thank your best man, groomsmen and ushers for supporting you with a thoughtful pick in groomsmen gifts. At https://branddepot.com/collections/groomstan, there are many best man gift ideas that will express your sentiments with a keepsake heÍll value for all the years to come.

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Unusual Wedding Customs Involving the Groom

Following tradition is a great way for the groom to honor the historical significance of marriage. Of course, the groom doesn’t have to follow the rituals like proposing with a diamond engagement ring or thanking wedding attendants with groomsmen gifts, but most do because it’s part of the whole American wedding experience. Other countries have their own wedding traditions that may seem wacky, but who’s judging? But after reading these customs below, you might be glad you live where you do! Brazil: Long ago, a potential groom would have to prove himself to the prospective bride’s family by taming an unbridled donkey – the ritual ceremony was called bumba-meu-boi. China: At a special dinner with the bride’s family, the groom is served an egg. He breaks the yolk to symbolize the breaking of the bride’s ties with her family. Polynesia: In some areas, men are required to show their prowess by wrestling a shark or jump off a tower in a bungee-style feat. Scotland: In some towns, the groom is ‘blackened’ by smearing him with molasses, rotten eggs and other smelly sauces. He then has to parade up and town the street for the crowds to laugh, all in good fun! Sweden: At Swedish wedding receptions, women line up to kiss the groom as soon as the bride exits to go to the ladies’ room – and vice-versa! Africa: In some villages, an elder woman accompanies the bride and groom on their first night of marriage to ‘show them the ropes.’ And you thought your future mother-in-law was nosy! Korea: After the wedding ends, friends of the groom take off his socks, bind his ankles with a rope and start beating his feet with fish in preparation for his first night as a husband. Very strange! If you manage to escape your wedding experience without any of these strange and unusual wedding customs, make sure to thank all the kind people in your wedding party with a generous gesture – a great big hug and best man gifts, groomsmen gifts, gifts for the parents of the bride and other members of the wedding party. Check out GroomStand.com to find something for everyone!

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Scottish Weddings: Costs, Customs and Creeling

Today, it can be a bit of an expense to be invited to join the wedding party. First, thereÍs travel to and fro not to mention a place to crash, renting a tux, purchasing a gift for the groom and other incidentals _ man oh man, the groom better be getting his buds a couple awesome groomsmen gifts! However, todayÍs groomsmen have it pretty easy compared to just being invited to a wedding as a guest (not even a stand up position) back in Scotland centuries ago. Every guest expected to bring his own food to the celebration, pay for the entertainment, and also bring the requisite gift _ we can only imagine the financial obligations for the groomÍs wedding party! There were no kilt-rentals back then so a man would have to splurge for the good family plaid _ and bagpipers didnÍt come cheap! By the 17th, weddings had become such over-the-top affairs that clergy capped guests to just 25 people and put a ban on drinking, dancing and music. Well, thank goodness that all this blarney has come to an end and the typical church wedding is normal operating procedure in the Highlands. However, many customs from the old world still carry over into the modern marriage ceremony. The groom still wears represents the clan wearing a kilt and the bride often pins a piece of the tartan to her dress with a decorative brooch to signify her joining of the groomÍs family. Some couples still practice a historical custom called ïcreelingÍ where a large basket is filled with rocks and tied to the groomÍs back _ the only way he could escape the burden was to get a kiss from the bride. You can incorporate the spirit of a Scottish wedding into your big day with personalized gifts including groomsmen gifts, best man gifts and even gifts for your mother. Check out our Scottish Plaid Flask, a tasteful choice in groomsmen gifts that will be well-received by your lads. Grooms are also expected to honor their mothers with a gift, the traditional choice is a silver serving spoon engraved with their initials and the wedding date.

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Some Weird Wedding Superstitions

For most men, the act of getting married takes a giant leap of faith that everything is going to turn out for the better. Compounding the 'cold feet' that lots of men experience before the big day is the seemingly never-ending list of wedding superstitions. So many of these 'old wives tales' foretell a negative outcome for your marriage, it's enough to make you take an extra swing out of your personalized flask! Even if you pride yourself on rational thought and consider all of this mumbo-jumbo, it's probably a good idea to heed these superstitions just in case! It is bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other on the day of the wedding up until the ceremony starts. This idea harks back to the era of arranged marriages where parents would be nervous that the couple might bolt once they got a good look at each other! The mere sight of a pig or a hare in general or a lizard running across the road will bring bad luck to your marriage. Stay away from zoos, farms and desert landscapes as a preventative measure! If the groom drops the wedding ring on the ground during the ceremony, matrimonial happiness is doomed. Probably a good idea to keep the ring with the best man or ring bearer until the last minute. Then, when it's time to receive the ring and slip it on the brides finger, you might want to think about coating your fingers with an adhesive spray if you think you'll be extra jittery. Whichever newlywed goes to sleep first on the wedding night will be the first to die. If you canÍt bear the thought of seeing her go first and have the luxury of a chauffeured get-away car, just catch a short nap on the way to the honeymoon. Don't get the bride a pearl engagement ring; many believe that the bauble will bring bad luck because the stone is similar in shape to a tear drop. Diamonds are a girl's best friend!But don't worry too much about these superstitions and old wives tales, many a groom has ignored them out of ignorance or disbelief with no ill effect on the relationship. But we do have one wedding detail you should be worrying about, if you haven't already done so _ groomsmen gifts! It is tradition for the groom to present his male wedding attendants with either groomsmen or best man gifts as a way to show appreciation for the friendship and support. Classic choices include personalized flasks and engraved pocket knives, but don't be afraid to address the personality of each guy and present them with unique groomsmen gifts.

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The Money Dance is Weird, Right?

The money dance is totally funky. If you haven't been to many international weddings, you'd think this is the closest the bride ever felt to being a stripper. Sweaty men pinning globs of fives to her shoulder straps. It's what every bride dreams about for her wedding! One of the reasons the money dance is so weird to Americans is because we freak out about open cash flying around. There's something dirty about it. Cash is for tipping a person because they don't get paid enough with their current paycheck. No one wants to be reminded of that on their wedding day. Combine that with the fact that no one wants to freely admit they really need money that bad - even if they do. Just the other day, a money dance turned bad at a Florida wedding when a brawl broke out after the groom's brother 'made it rain' dolla dolla bills ya'll on the dance floor. (Looks like someone needed to wait on handing out personalized pocket knives as groomsmen gifts until after the reception). 40 people were questioned after the brawl, including the groom's 74-year-old grandmother who was put in a choke hold during the madness. The money dance might sound tackier than Donald Trump shoving ads for his golf course in his daughter's wedding invitations, but the tradition of the money dance is older than the personalized flask (Ok. Total shameless plug). Let's get down to the bottom of tossing cash at the bride and groom with another exciting adventure in Groomsmen Origin Stories. The Origin of the Wedding Dance Polish paupers get credit for the money dance. The lower-class Polish created this tradition around the turn of the century to ensure the newlyweds have extra spending money for their honeymoon. As the tradition goes, after the bride and groom's first dance, guests ask for permission to dance with each of the newlyweds by paying cash for the privilege. Guests form one line in front of the bride and one line in front of the groom, as the best man and maid of honor stand at the head of the line to help with the cash collection. You might be saying to yourself, "I saw a money dance at my ex-girlfriend's sister's wedding, and that was not how they did it." One of the reasons is because different cultures put their unique spin on the tradition based on the personalization or depersonalization of money in their customs. For instance, in Ukraine, Poland, Cuba, Mexico and Puerto Rico, it's common for family and friends to pin the money directly onto the wedding dress or tuxedo of the bride and groom. In the Philippines, the money dance is so common that guests create ornate patterns when sticking the cash on the brides. If you go to a Hungarian wedding, the bride places her shoes in the middle of the dance floor and guests fill them full of money before they dance with her. In Scotland, it's popular for the bride-to-be to trade kisses for cash before the wedding as a sign of good luck. The wildest variation of the money dance is in Slavic countries that practice the Babushka dance. Originally, the Babushka dance was a bridal ceremony where guests dropped money into her veil while forming a circle around the bride. In a variation of the dance, family members kidnapped the bride if there wasn't enough money collected in her veil. While it seems like another attempt to extort money from the guests, the groom runs around the room collecting "ransom" funds from family and friends to get the bride back. No matter what your ancestry is, the money dance is an easy and entertaining way to get your tight-wad uncle to cough up some extra dough on your wedding day. But keep in mind, this little extortion scam only works if everyone knows what the hell is going on. Unless the tradition of the money dance is deep within your family roots, don't try and create an impromptu collection agency on the spot. It's just tacky.

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Choosing Your Groomsmen

Now that youÍve popped the question and wedding plans are under way, itÍs time to start thinking about who youÍd like to be your best man and ushers. Selecting the family and friends you want to support on your big day is an important decision as youÍll be building memories that will be shared with everyone until death do you part. A memorable way to ask your friends and family is to present them with unique groomsmen gifts enclosed with a note asking for the special request. Before you start impulsively asking every guy youÍve ever grabbed a beer with to be in your posse, check with your bride-to-be to see what the wedding party size will be. Traditionally, the number of groomsmen matches the number of bridesmaids. Some guys find the number of groomsmen to be intimidating large while some have trouble narrowing down the field. Also, consider that if you are having a larger wedding, youÍll need extra guys to be ushers, the standard ration is one usher per 50 guests. Here are some good places to start your recruiting: Brothers: Brothers are usually very tight; this is why the marrying brother almost always asks the other brother to be his best man. ItÍs also okay to have more than one brother be your best man; we would want anyone to be in the awkward position of leaving a brother out of prime position. Stepbrothers, especially if youÍve spent lots of time together, will be another natural choice for your wedding part, either as best man or groomsmen. Brothers of Fianc_: Traditionally, including your bride-to-beÍs brothers in your wedding is common. Not only is it a good way to please your fianc_, it gives you the chance to build a stronger relationship with your new brother-in-law and welcome him into your family. Friends: For those guys with a few close friends, itÍs clear that these should be your ushers. However, especially in situations where the bride has a huge entourage of bridesmaids, it can be more difficult to pick and choose. Whether you know the friend from kindergarten or college or have just recently met in the workplace, the biggest requirement for your groomsmen picks is the bond you share. Other Family: Cousins, nephews and other family members can also make good choices for your groomsmen, ushers or other members of your wedding party. Younger male family members may be given special roles such as ring bearer, junior groomsmen or helpers at the reception. Keep in mind that youÍll want to thank your best man, groomsmen and ushers for supporting you with a thoughtful pick in groomsmen gifts. At Groomstand.com, there are many best man gift ideas that will express your sentiments with a keepsake heÍll value for all the years to come.

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