Hand out the important stuff such as Orders of Service and directions to the Reception venue and inform guests of any essential things they need to know. This could include the fact that the throwing of confetti is not allowed, photography during the Service is forbidden, mobile phones should be turned to silent and what drink you want they should buy for you later on that evening etc!
Seat the guests at the Service based on either a pre-prepared seating plan (check with the Groom to see if there is one) or your own knowledge and common sense. The guests can either be pointed in the right direction or shown to their seats using the ‘Please follow me’ routine. The most crucial thing to remember is, when looking from back to front, to seat the Groom’s friends and family on the right and the Bride’s on the left. For more help and tips on finding the perfect seating arrangement, check out the Who Sits Where article.
Guide any latecomers discretely to an empty seat.
Be totally clued up with all things practical - where guests can park, directions, exits and entrance, where the toilets are etc. - this last one may be of particular interest to the Groom before the ceremony begins!
