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 Usher Escorting Mother of the Groom Spouse Follows in Center Duties of the Ushers Ushers have more details to attend to. So be sure they are qualified to do the job. They should be specifically instructed as to their responsibilities. They pay for their own wedding attire : it can be a tuxedo, suit, or dress if female usher. They should arrive at the ceremony site 30-45 minutes before the wedding. They light the candles about 15 minutes before the ceremony begins (if this assignment is given to them by the clergy). If there is an aisle runner, they should be aware of how and when it is rolled down the aisle. If there is no Program Hostess, the ushers distribute wedding service programs to the guests while seating them. Programs can be used to reserve seats for immediate family or important guests. They stay in the back of the ceremony site and greet late guests. They choreograph the opening and closing of certain doors for the bride and the married couple. The brid...

Define USHER : a person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at a wedding. synonyms:  guide, attendant, escort.   "An usher showed them to their seats." Not every wedding needs to have Ushers.  They serve an important role in the wedding, but as weddings have become less formal (not in attire) the responsibilities have become relaxed. Here are four quick tips when choosing who, how and what they will wear for the wedding. 1.  Don't be fooled into thinking an usher must wear a tuxedo. This idea came about mostly because the tuxedo industry promises the groom free attire if 5 or more persons in your wedding party ordered a rental tux. This has been going on for decades, and is now considered the norm. Now that most young men do not even own a SUIT - renting a tuxedo seems to be the best option. 2.  Choose ushers who are not shy.  They should like to greet people, answer questions regarding the venue, and offer a wedding program...

 Take the Usher's Right Arm Duties of the Ushers Ushers have more details to attend to. So be sure they are qualified to do the job. They should be specifically instructed as to their responsibilities. They pay for their own wedding attire. (Does not have to match wedding party - suit is fine.) They should arrive at the church 30-45 minutes before the ceremony. They light the candles about 15 minutes before the ceremony begins (if this assignment is given to them by the clergy). The ushers should obtain from the Wedding Liaison a list of guests for special or reserved seating. If there is an aisle runner. they should be aware of how and when it is rolled down the aisle. If there is no Program Hostess, the ushers distribute wedding service programs to the guests while seating them. Programs can be used to reserve seats for immediate family or important guests. They stay in the back of the ceremony site and greet late guests. They choreograph the opening and closin...

Who knew planning a wedding would be akin to staging a major Broadway production? To help out with your co-directorial debut, I have prepared a cross-section of the wedding day cast of characters. (Keep in mind that most roles can be played by either gender, and by as many people as you want.) This is actually a really long post in five parts. So enjoy . . . The Best Man Best Man/Attendant This guy (and rarely gals) acts as groom's valet (personal aide and advisor) through all stages of wedding planning. He's a fashion consultant, bachelor-party master of ceremonies, and commander-in-chief of the groomsmen brigade. His duties include (but aren't limited to): getting the groom to the ceremony on time; giving the officiant his/her fee after the ceremony; signing the couple's marriage license as a witness; and holding the bride's ring at the altar. He also is famous for his toasting skills at the reception. Maid/Matron/Man of Honor Whether she's b...

For a Christian or civil wedding, when seating guests, the Bride's side is the left side of the site (when looking down the aisle from the back) and the Groom's side is the right side. Ushers should ask each guest which side they would like to sit on. Before the ceremony is to begin, traditional weddings have formal seating - - Reserved Seating Seating of the Parents and Grandparents Seating Divorced Parents Guests That Arrive Late Reserved Seating Two or three of the front rows on each side should be reserved for immediate members of the family and close friends. Those people who should sit in these reserved seats or pews are notified by pew cards or by word of mouth. Most weddings use the word-of-mouth approach. It is most important to make sure those closest to you know where they need to be seated.  It is not totally left to the ushers or the  Wedding Liaison  to coordinate this because many times we do not know what they look like. Seating Divor...