Duties of a Groomsman

[12Nole]

Do I need to prepare a speech or do we leave that to the best man? Also do I need to get a gift for the groom or just a wedding gift for groom & bride?

Anyone have any wedding horror stories?

 

[Nolester87]

You don't need to have a speech ready. You just need a gift for the couple. More than likely the groom will be getting you a gift to thank you for being in the party.

 

[FreeFlyNole]

Get drunk, fu@k bridesmaids. Try not to vomit on anyone important.

 

[RunRonnieRun]

Get drunk, fu@k bridesmaids. Try not to vomit on anyone important.

Mostly true.

See a lonely aunt? Grab her for a dance. Flatter the moms. Compliment the dads. Make sure the couples' drinks stay full. Keep the party going.

You're the straw that stirs the drink.

 

[Bartdog]

Seemed like all my friends got married within 9 months of graduating college. I was a groomsman for several of them and I collected at least 5 garters. That can be fun depending on who caught the bouquet....

Your main job pre-wedding will be to escort people inside and seat them. So you need to know which is bride's side vs groom's side. You might even be picked to escort one of the moms or grandmoms in. That 's a big deal so get your smile polished and learn how to properly lead a woman by the arm.

 

[seminole97]

That 's a big deal so get your smile polished and learn how to properly lead a woman by the arm.

 

[kc78]

Try not to sleep with the bride.

 

[DanC78]

Mostly true.

See a lonely aunt? Grab her for a dance. Flatter the moms. Compliment the dads. Make sure the couples' drinks stay full. Keep the party going.

You're the straw that stirs the drink.

Free and Ronnie know what's up. Don't be scared to have your tie around your head by the end of the night. Make it a point actually.

 

[JohnnieHolmesNole]

Do I need to prepare a speech or do we leave that to the best man? Also do I need to get a gift for the groom or just a wedding gift for groom & bride?

Anyone have any wedding horror stories?

Need pix of bride and bridesmaids.

 

[LT4PLY]

and turn off your cell phone before the ceremony begins.

 

[44DaCuse44]

Grounomsmen don't need to give a speech, but you should think about what you'll say to the camera if they have a videographer walking around asking for toasts to the couple. This applies to pretty much anyone in attendance, but the wedding party should have a little more to offer than run of the mill guests.

 

[Dr. Nole]

It's expected that you be wearing this by the end of the reception:

 

[Mugsy101]

I have been a groomsman at multiple weddings where at either the rehearsal dinner or wedding people started giving speeches and toasts, so you may end up having to say something. If the single women there are the type who are looking to get married, and good looking, make sure you add how you are hoping to find the same type of blah...blah...blah

 

[GwinnettNole]

Make sure you get drunk and then start a fight with someone. The brides dad would be the best option...

 

[RunRonnieRun]

Grounomsmen don't need to give a speech, but you should think about what you'll say to the camera if they have a videographer walking around asking for toasts to the couple. This applies to pretty much anyone in attendance, but the wedding party should have a little more to offer than run of the mill guests.

This is especially true if you're attending a wedding in 1997.

 

[fsuksig]

Supply cocaine and hookers for bachelor party. Also, a shovel and a secluded area to bury dead hooker just in case.