Many groomsmen and grooms are writing in with frequently asked questions (FAQ's) that I would like to address to help create a stress free and knowledgeable environment during the pre-wedding parties and wedding itself.

1) Ask the groom if you can help
The groomsmen role is important as you can be that wingman in need to make sure everything goes right during the process of the bachelor party, pre-wedding planning and wedding itself. Your buddy may not reach out to you and let you know he needs help but trust me it is great when you ask what is needed. He may just need support or for you to pick up some things to make his life easier in this big transition and time of great fun.

2) Groomsmen Protocol
The most important thing is to take care of renting the groomsmen tux, bachelor party planning, and best man speech as early as possible. Don't wait until the last moment to get your bachelor party supplies or your tux that may not fit well. It is most optimal to have everything completed in enough time to reach out and ask if the groom needs help, knowing your stuff is all together.

3) Showing Up
Don't blow off any parties that the groom has asked you to be involved in (unless your ex is there and it is too uncomfortable). This is an important time to your buddy who has chosen you for a reason. Be there and be on time.

4) Pay Attention During Practice
During the wedding rehearsal, make sure to listen and not play around since there may be important instructions that you do not want to disrupt on the big day. Party after the practice and not during. Don't come drunk or strung out since it will upset the groom and his family.

5) Be Polite and Helpful During The Wedding
Your responsibility will be to guide guests to their seat on the big day as well as escort one of the bridesmaids down the aisle during the wedding. Make sure to take the walk down the aisle slow and not be too goofy. Make sure to also not step on the bridesmaid dress since this will be embarrassing for the bridesmaid and possibly you. Get to know who you are walking down the aisle with a little at the rehearsal so you feel comfortable as your arms will be locked when walking.

6) Getting the Groom Ready
Help the groom get ready on his big day and bring extra shoe laces, shaver, cologne, deodorant, and gum to offer to others in need who may forget on the big day.

7) Help with the Presents
On the big day, make sure that a groomsmen is guarding the presents and also guide people where to place the presents. In a public area, there is always a possibility of theft.

8) Seating Arraignments
Know which sides the bride and grooms families are sitting on so you can help guests sit on which side they should be on.

9) Saving Money
Don't feel you have to spend lots of money on the bachelor party and wedding. Be economical and find sites or venues that cater to volume rates, discounts or economical items in making sure it does not break your pocket book.

10) What its all About
Most of all, have a great time and help the groom de-stress on his big day as well as have an excellent and safe time at his bachelor party.