I am getting married in February in Las Vegas, I live in Michigan which is where the Fiance and family are from. My family is mostly in the Pittsburgh area. My problem is picking groomsmen. I have about six close friends that would want as groomsmen. The problem is because of the destination wedding, the guest list tops out at 70 people (if everyone comes). We decided on three a side (including best man & MOH) . My brother is the BM. I have two groomsmen. One of my other friends is an usher and I have another doing a reading at the ceremony. What should I do with my other few friends? I know they probably don't care (guys usually like less responsibility! :)
But, I would like to include them.
Would mentioning their presence and help at the reception suffice?
Man...what a hard decision this has been...they are all on equal footing.
Perhaps you could task them with arriving ahead of the rest of the guests to make sure those who need assistance getting to their hotels are taking care of, if the hotel doesn't have a shuttle. For instance, what I have done for clients in a similiar situation as your's is to book a passenger cargo van. One or more groomsmen work together as shuttle drivers. This way the groom has found a way to include his groomsmen and they feel a part of the wedding. It also is a wonderful benefit to your other guests who now have less hassle getting to their hotel.
Or, they could be ushers too. You don't have to have just one. Your ushers might escort guests to their seats. They could roll out the aisle runner for the bride-to-be right before she comes out and make sure guests don't enter the ceremony once the processional starts.
If there are any pre-wedding preparations to be handled, maybe this could be tasked to those remaining GM. At the reception, make sure the MC mentions their roles when the announcing your wedding party.
All assignments in a wedding are equally important, no matter how small they may seem.
I hope this helps. Rhonda Allen, Bridal Consultant New Beginnings Weddings
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