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Plans a Bachelor Party for the groom or a joint
party for the couple (this can be done with the help of the Maid
of Honor)
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Is responsible for organizing ushers' activities
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Drives Groom to ceremony site and sees that he is
properly dressed before the wedding
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Arrives dressed at ceremony site 1 hour before the
wedding for photographs
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Brings marriage license to wedding
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Pays the clergyperson, musicians and any other service
providers the day of the wedding if there is no Wedding Consultant
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Stands to the right of Groom and slightly behind
him during the ceremony, facing the officiant (the opposite occurs
in a Jewish Ceremony)
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Holds the Bride's ring for the groom until needed
by the Officiant
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Escorts Maid of Honor, to her left, immediately
following Flower Girl/Ring Bearer or Bride/Groom during the recessional
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Is a legal witness and witnesses the signing of
the marriage certificate
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Drives the newlyweds to reception if no hired driver
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Sits to the right of Bride at the head table
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Keeps Groom on schedule
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Offers first toast at reception
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Dances with Maid of Honor during the bridal party
dance
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Works with Groomsmen and Ushers in removing gifts
brought to the reception site and bringing them to a designated
location for the newlyweds
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Drives couple to airport or honeymoon suite
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Oversees return of tuxedo rentals for groom and
ushers, on time and in good condition
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He pays for his wedding day attire
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He is also available for fittings and alterations
and makes sure the Groomsmen/Ushers are, too
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He also pays for his own travel expenses, if necessary
