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posted by artgib on Feb 16

A groomsman is someone who is important to the groom, and whom the groom wants to be a visible part of his wedding. A groomsman may be a close friend, cousin, brother, or father to the groom. A formally dressed (usually a tuxedo) groomsman stands next to the groom and attends all chores.

But, in addition to standing around and looking pretty, a groomsman has much more roles to play. He also serves as an advisor to the groom beforehand, aids with any wedding planning details he can, helps the groom be organized, and also helps seat guests at the wedding.

While a groom will want to have his best buddies and the men in his life that means the most to him, he should also ensure that he has a group responsible enough to handle their duties, or at least have one person willing to pick up the slack for the others.

The following are typically the responsibilities of a groomsman:
1. Support the groom, advise him, listen to any pre-wedding nervousness
2. Help to plan and pay for the bachelor party
3. Go to all pre-wedding events, including engagement parties, bachelor party, any coed showers, and rehearsal dinner
4. Assist the groom in picking out what the groomsmen are going to wear
5. Either get measured at the formalwear shop or promptly send his measurements to them, and offer to pick up and return the suits
6. Give a wedding present, and often an engagement present
7. Help decorate the getaway car along with the bridesmaids
8. Dance with bridesmaids and single female guests at the wedding
9. Help the groom relax and get dressed on the day of the wedding
10. The groomsman frequently holds the ring during the ceremony
11. Help carry away gifts and personal items after the wedding
12. Unless the groom has separate ushers, show guests to their seats at the ceremony.
There are considerable expenses associated with being a groomsman, including cost of travel and hotel room for the ceremony, apparel, hosting a bachelor party, and as well as the gifts. A groomsman should consider all these expenses before accepting the honor and state clearly to the groom about what he can and cannot afford. However, once he has accepted to be a groomsman, he should not complain about the costs associated with it.

The groomsman can consider the following ways to save expenses:
1. Renting his tuxedo
2. Seeking to wear a suit he already owns
3. Staying with friends instead of a hotel room
4. Throwing a informal bachelor party
5. Asking other groomsmen to pool and give a joint present

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