THE USHERS

And now for the ones that you may get roped into:

• Arranging a get-together for all the Ushers, the Best Man and the Groom prior to the day so you can bond, really get to know each other and discuss plans for the day (a fantastic idea if you don’t know any of these guys very well or an opportunity for a good night out if you do)

• Escorting guests to their seats in the traditional manner (involves offering an arm to the eldest lady of the group and walking them to their designated spot – not too bad a chore if she’s young, single and good looking!)

• Escorting a designated Bridesmaid down the aisle following the Bride & Groom out of the Service (although in many Weddings the Bridesmaids will walk two-abreast - the Ushers having waited at the venue entrance throughout the ceremony to welcome any latecomers).

• Ensuring that all guests get to the Reception venue OK and protecting any guests from getting wet via the use of a cunningly placed brolly.

• Accompanying various ladies to the dance floor during the evening’s festivities (it’s a hard job, but somebody has to do it!)

• Helping to gather specific guests together for a photo-call.