Top 10 Tips for the Ushers
It’s a great honour to be
asked to be an Usher, so it’s important that you live up to the happy couples
expectations.
Part of job besides helping
the Best Man with the stag night, there are things that can be done on the day
to help with the smooth running your best friend wedding, so be in touch with
the Best man to see what needs to be done.
1.
Be prepared to go to the
rehearsal if you are asked.
2. Be sure you arrive at the Wedding Venue before the
groom, check out where everything is so you can guide the guests if asked.
3. Usually there are between 2 – 4 ushers, decide who is
best suited to be responsible for the bride’s party or the groom’s party
4. If attending a church wedding collect the order of
service and hand out to the guests as they arrive. This also is the case with
buttonholes if being supplied. Make sure everyone know if there is any
restriction about confetti or photos being taken during the ceremony.
5. Direct guest to their seats at lest 15 minutes before
the start of the ceremony. Make sure you have the reserved name sheets put on
the correct seats and know who is sitting where. It is normal for the groom’s
family to be seated on the right and the Brides family on the left.
6. Check that any parents with young children are sitting
on the end of a row near an exit if possible – in case they have to get up and
leave!
7. Escort the Mother of the Bride to her place also at
that time remind her to leave 5 steps behind the newly married couple after the
ceremony as this help the photographers get good pictures of the new couple as
they leave.
8. Make sure you know which bridesmaids you are escorting
out; this can be sorted out before hand.
9. The Ushers should side at the back or near the exits
to assist anyone arriving late. You should also be at your place before the
bride and her father arrives
10. Before leaving for the reception, check that none of the guests
have left anything behind. At the reception help guests find their place
for the breakfast via the table plan.
