Users often get the raw end of the deal. They rent the tux, work as hard as the groomsmen, and get virtually no credit for their contribution to the Big Day. If they are lucky, they might get invited to the bachelor party and rehearsal dinner, get a nice little gift from the bride and groom, and get listed in the program and seated at the head table. Often, however, they are forgotten for the these little credits.

advises couples to include ushers in all the same ways that they do the groomsmen. Couples should also consider making similar arrangements for members of the house party. Cutting cake or working the gift table can be a thankless job. Be sure those who are helping your big day run smoothly are recognized, honored, and rewarded as best you can.

While you can’t necessarily seat everyone at the head table, you can seat these family members and friends at tables close to the parents and grandparents. List everyone in the program, including those who have reception duties. Invite them all to the rehearsal dinner, and make sure they get a small thank you gift.

Celebrating your day with a wedding and reception (instead of just running off to get married) is about surrounding yourself with those whom you love. Make sure they feel the a little of that love you are celebrating.

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