The wedding day has arrived and all the balls are rolling. Now is the time for the groomsmen to shine and show off their multitasking skills.

Below is a list of the traditional responsibilities for the groomsmen, on the wedding day. Have a good read, print them off, and modify the tasks to work for your wedding day.

Typically, on the day of the wedding, the groomsmen:
  • Ensure that they arrive punctually at the ceremony, looking polished and dashing
  • Continue to be an emotional support for the groom
  • Help as needed, from assisting guests to running errands
  • Will often facilitate the ushers in seating guests
  • Unroll and properly place the aisle runner, if applicable
  • Foresee and prevent potential wedding day mishaps from occurring
    • At the reception, the groomsmen typically:
  • Mingle and socialize with guests
  • Continue to monitor events, preventing potential mishaps from occurring at the reception (e.g. watch how much the groom drinks!)
  • Are announced to all the reception guests before the married couple
  • Dance with the bridesmaids at the reception