Usher Duties

The Ushers role is to make sure the the whole day goes without a hitch.The duties are:

Collecting the buttonholes and order of service sheetsfrom the neccesary person.

Arrive at the church or the venue at least 45 minutes in advance.

Reserve enough seats at the front to accommodate the bride and groom's families.

The bride’s family members and guests are directed to the seating to the left hand side of the aisle and the groom’s to the right.

Hand out the order of service sheets to guests when they arrive and leading them to their seats.

Placing a set of order of service sheets at the front for the bridal party.

Letting guests know, on arrival, about any photographic or confetti restrictions.

Escorting the groom's parents and the mother of the bride to their seats.

Keeping an eye on the door so that one of them can indicate to the best man that the bride has arrived.

Ushering guests from the wedding ceremony to the reception efficiently, and ensuring that they know where to go.

Ensuring the ceremony venue is left neat and tidy, and that order of service sheets are collected.

Helping the photographer organise the wedding pictures, and gathering guests for group shots.

At the reception, helping guests find their tables, ensuring that those who have come on their own or need to be looked after have drinks.

Being on hand throughout the wedding day, and keeping an eye on proceedings.