{"id":29054,"date":"2016-01-27T08:38:54","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T13:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=29054"},"modified":"2021-02-11T20:47:05","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T01:47:05","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-man-and-groomsmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/how-to-choose-the-best-man-and-groomsmen","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Man and Groomsmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_10697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10697\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209.jpg\" alt=\"groom\" width=\"640\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209-500x304.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209.jpg\" alt=\"groom\" width=\"640\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/medium_6181673209-500x304.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/15481483@N06\/6181673209\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">^ Missi ^<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/do-bridesmaids-and-groomsmen-need-to-be-single\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all the things to worry about<\/a> when planning a wedding, most grooms don\u2019t really consider selecting the wedding party to be one of them. Unfortunately, this process can often be a lot more difficult than we anticipate. If you\u2019ve got brothers, cousins, college buddies, and elementary school best friends all jockeying to be in your wedding party, you\u2019ve got a tough decision coming your way but keeping these guidelines in mind can be a lifesaver.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Choosing the Best Man<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got several guys in mind for the sought after position of best man, you\u2019re probably unsure of how to proceed. There are many facets to keep in mind when picking the guy who will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluenile.com\/wedding-rings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">keep the ring safe <\/a>until you say I do, so run through and consider the guy that fits them all.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Fianc\u00e9 Factor<\/em><br \/>\nWhen choosing your best man, keep your fianc\u00e9 in mind. This is half her day as well, so choose someone you know she gets along with and would love to have toasting you in front of all of your friends and family.<\/p>\n<p><em>A Family Function<\/em><br \/>\nIf not appointing your brother to the role of best man would ruffle feathers, it might be in your best interest to pick your bro and keep the peace in the family. If he\u2019s not the responsible sort, you can always delegate the various responsibilities to your friends and other groomsmen. This is a very honorary role, and if you\u2019re worried about appearances it\u2019s best to go with the flow for a day you can all enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><em>Consider the Toast<\/em><br \/>\nThe best man is going to be toasting you in front of all of your loved ones\u2014don\u2019t pick someone who will turn the speech into a roast. Your best man should be someone who possesses a palpable measure of taste, who won\u2019t go into drunken tirades about that spring break trip back in college or make inappropriate remarks about how he never thought you would settle down.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Girl Best Friend<\/em><br \/>\nIf your best friend is a girl, you can shirk tradition and select her as the best man. Many modern weddings have seen co-ed mixing; men standing on the bride\u2019s side, and women standing on the groom\u2019s. However, this is only acceptable should your wife-to-be deem it so and be truly comfortable with it. If she\u2019s not, then move on and choose someone else\u2014there\u2019s no need to add<br \/>\nany more stress to the day.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Location Tie Breaker<\/em><br \/>\nIf there\u2019s a geographical barrier between you and your closest guy friend, this can serve as a tiebreaker. You\u2019ll want to choose someone who\u2019s close enough to help you out with the various planning duties (think bachelor party, suit rentals, etc.).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Groomsmen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finding your groomsmen is a little less stressful, as it\u2019s more of a numbers game.<\/p>\n<p><em>Brothers<\/em><br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve got multiple brothers or your bride to be is very close to hers, you may want to include them in your groomsmen party. This cuts down on the picking process, and since you\u2019re all going to be family, you might as well start the bonding early.<\/p>\n<p><em>Make it Match<\/em><br \/>\nYou\u2019re going to want the same number of groomsmen that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/f-stamp-inside-engagement-ring-what-is-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your betrothed<\/a> has bridesmaids. Since they will also accompany a bridesmaid the entire evening, from the aisle walk to the reception entrance to wedding party seating, make sure you match accordingly\u2014don\u2019t sit your self-proclaimed dog of a best friend next to your bride\u2019s younger sister.<\/p>\n<p><em>Consider the Duties<\/em><br \/>\nIt might help you to consider exactly what your groomsmen will be tasked with on the big day. The general responsibilities of groomsmen include greeting and seating guests, helping plan your bachelor party, and completing any behind the scenes work that needs doing (unloading supplies for the ceremony and reception, facilitating present tables, etc.).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don\u2019t Forget the Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got the team drafted up, make sure you\u2019ve got the gifts covered as well. Customized collar stays will ensure the boys look dapper while you say your vows, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etchingexpressions.com\/pages\/growler-bottles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">personalized beer growlers<\/a> will really get the party started while you\u2019re getting ready for the walk down the aisle.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re hunting for your tuxedo squad to stand behind you on the most important day of your life, consider the above and make your wedding day as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of all the things to worry about when planning a wedding, most grooms don\u2019t really consider selecting the wedding party to be one of them. Unfortunately, this process can often be a lot more difficult than we anticipate. 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