THE WEEK OF THE WEDDING

The week before the wedding is a time of reflection and preparation to ensure that you have taken care of all the tuxedos, your clothing and shoes, and that any money owed for the ushers’ tuxedos is paid. In most cases, the day before the wedding is when all of the tuxedos are picked up. Each person is responsible for picking up his or her own tuxedo, but when you stop by to get yours, be sure to verify that everyone has been by to get his or her tuxedo. If any tuxedos are remaining, take them with you to save time and trouble. Additionally, ask the business owner if he or she will let the usher know you have his tuxedo with you at the church.

The decorations and details for the cars involved in the procession from the wedding to the reception should be organized and ready to attach. It is your duty to remind the Groom of special things that he should take on his honeymoon to please his bride. For example, a change of clothing for leaving the reception and heading to the airport or hotel. The Best Man also helps the Groom choose a special present for his Bride as a lifetime keepsake.

During the week before the wedding, it is good for the Best Man to remind the Groom to pick up the marriage license and to put it in a safe place. Additionally, remind the Groom to prepare the envelopes needed for the caterer, the clergyman, the organist or pianist, the church or hall, and any other bills that will need to be paid on the day of the wedding, such as the band or DJ, the limousine service, and the florist.

In ancient days, the Best Man helped the Groom pack for his honeymoon, made arrangements for the pets, and literally anything else needed to make the Groom’s day special. In fact, the Best Man also cared for things that required attention while the Groom was away on his honeymoon.