Groomsmen or ushers

jessbaby Posted: Jan 24, 2005 02:36 PM

Groomsmen or ushers

What is the difference between the two? We are going to get the guys something and I can have it say groomsmen or usher but im not sure which to get.

troutster Posted: Jan 24, 2005 02:39 PM

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I believe that the groomsmen are the ones that walk with the bridemaids and the ushers can walk up the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom, grandmothers ect.

Some people call them all ushers. I guess it is up to you.
I would get groomsmen.

May2004 Posted: Jan 24, 2005 02:52 PM

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I'm not sure of the difference, but I like the word 'Groomsmen' better - JMO

coxmandi Posted: Jan 24, 2005 02:56 PM

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Groomsmen are the male equivalent of bridesmaids.

Ushers are generally male guests/relatives/friends who are special/related to the couple but are not in the wedding party. They seat guests and then sit down with the guests during the service. Although you can have groomsmen serving as ushers as well.

jessbaby Posted: Jan 24, 2005 03:05 PM

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Thanks guys I will get groomsmen ones.

EricaOT Posted: Jan 24, 2005 03:26 PM

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I will have the 'Groomsmen' greet guests at the church entrance and walk the ladies/female guests (by arm) and dates down the aisle to their seats.

I thought this looked very classy when I went to my friend's wedding.