How Many Ushers Is Too Many?

There's no right number of ushers to have, but generally, at larger weddings, there will be more ushers. A common rule of thumb to use is one usher per every 50 guests. "If you're upholding this tradition, you want to make sure that you have enough where no one slips through without being greeted," says Banta.

How many groomsmen is too many?

For a formal wedding with over two hundred guests, the suggested number of groomsmen is between six to ten; aim for one usher for every fifty people or so. Informal weddings can get away with half of that. Of course, you need to strike a balance between the number of groomsmen and of bridesmaids.

Who are usually ushers in a wedding?

Ushers are usually friends and relatives around the same age as the groom. Even so, if you wanted to have an usher who's two decades older, go for it.

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