How to Choose Wedding Ushers

Selecting members of your bridal party is often a joyous undertaking, as you're asking those closest to you to participate in a special day. When you choose wedding ushers, select people who can offer you help and support and make your guests feel welcome.

Instructions

1. Count the number of guests you expect to have at your wedding. It's best to have 1 usher for every 50 guests, so if you're having 300 people at your wedding, you will need to have a minimum of 6 ushers.

2. Determine how many ushers and bridesmaids to include in your wedding party. It's best to have an even number, so if you elect to have the ushers escort the bridesmaids into the wedding ceremony, each person will have a partner.

3. Think about those people who are closest to you and play an important part in your life or your partner's life. These are the people you should consider asking to serve as ushers in your wedding.

4. Choose dependable, well-spoken and outgoing friends and relatives as your ushers. These individuals will greet your guests as they enter your wedding ceremony, and are the first people who will make guests feel welcome.

5. Ask the ushers to dress in attire that suits the formality of your wedding. For example, if your wedding is a black-tie affair, ushers should wear dark-colored tuxedos and bow ties.

6. Ensure that the ushers you choose know the proper protocol for seating guests at your wedding. Traditionally, guests of the bride are seated on the left side of the room or church, while guests of the groom are seated on the right side.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid asking anyone to serve as an usher whose outlandish or partying behavior might detract from your special day.