I Need To Do What?! A Wedding Guide for the Groom, Best Man, & Ushers [Paperback]

G. C. Van Deusen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1987

At last, what every nervous bride and anxious mother has been waiting for -- a simple, concise wedding guide for the men in the wedding. No more wondering if all that careful planning and preparation will be upset because the men didn't know what to do! This easy to follow guide is not a strict book of etiquette but rather a fun to read, handy reference for all of the men in the wedding party.

While countless resources exist to help the Bride plan her wedding day and the Bridesmaids are generally all too eager to help, the men in the wedding are often forgotten -- until now. This complete wedding guidebook provides a quick, easy explanation of what is typically expected of the men participating in a wedding, whether it is big or small, casual or formal. With valuable tips for before, during, and after the wedding, the Best Man and Ushers no longer need to feel that they let the Groom down, simply because they didn't know what was expected or what more they could have done.

Along with pointers on the bachelor party, clothing, travel, expenses, toasts, and rehearsals, there is also a week-by-week checklist of activities and preparations to help make everything run smoothly.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

A Must Book for Men in Weddings.

This complete wedding guidebook provides a quick, easy explanation of what is typically expected of the men participating in a wedding, whether it is very simple or quite formal.

More of a handy reference than a strict book of etiquette, this book offers valuable tips for the Groom, Best Man, and Ushers.

I had no idea I would be expected to do so much as a Best Man. This book was a tremendous help. M. Carnevale

A copy for each of my Groomsman helped my mother-in-law relax -- no small accomplishment. G. Nielsen

Organizing my Bridesmaids was easy. The men were another story -- this book is a lifesaver. D. Doonan

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Tryke Books (October 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961906677
• ISBN-13: 978-0961906672
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,074,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Weddings > Planning
  • #94 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Weddings > General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A resource every wedding party needs., August 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: I Need To Do What?! A Wedding Guide for the Groom, Best Man, & Ushers (Paperback)

When it came time for my own wedding, I was probably like most men whose focus wasn't on the details. Mine wasn't until I was given a copy of 'I NEED TO DO WHAT". Immediately I changed my attitude about our "big day" and followed the guide which Mr. Van Deusen has prepared so well. This book helps divide up the responsibility so that everything that happens is supposed to happen. Nothing was left out...before, during and after. When my bride saw that her "men" knew what we were doing, her stress level went down and so did her mother's. Thanks to this book, I enjoyed my wedding day more than I ever could have imagined. I think this was mostly because I did more than show up, I helped make it happen.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars reader from Houston, December 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I Need To Do What?! A Wedding Guide for the Groom, Best Man, & Ushers (Paperback)

i bought this book for my fiance hopping it would begin to clear up some of his questions. When we read the book it was more for the best man and groomsmen. It answers none of the questions for the groom. It would make a great gift to the males in your party. If you are looking for a book for the groom this is not the book.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Groom and Wedding Party!, August 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: I Need To Do What?! A Wedding Guide for the Groom, Best Man, & Ushers (Paperback)

Needless to say, this book was a real lifesaver.

As the Best Man, I was at a loss as to the appropriate protocol of helping the Groom get through the most important day of his life. Thanks to "I Need To Do What", all my questions were answered in a straight forward, easy to read, layout.

I highly recommend!!!