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Best man at a wedding.......

MickKnipfler
MickKnipfler Posts: 1,983 Forumite
in Weddings & anniversaries
Do you normally have to pay for the hire of tops & tails or should that be paid for?
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  • tru
    tru Posts: 9,138 Forumite
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    It should be paid for.
    Bulletproof
  • nej
    nej Posts: 1,526 Forumite
    I paid for my best mans & ushers ones.
  • trickytrolleys
    trickytrolleys Posts: 6,519 Forumite
    they should definitely provide it
    :D I understand ALOT more than I care to let on :D
  • The_Boss
    The_Boss Posts: 5,867 Forumite
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    I was an usher recently and that was all paid for.
  • Eagle_1
    Eagle_1 Posts: 8,484 Forumite
    Depends on how well off they are ?

    If its a smallish wedding and funds are tight then surely get your own :confused:
  • MickKnipfler
    MickKnipfler Posts: 1,983 Forumite
    I've got a few suits but I was asked to meet the bride & Groom at the tailors to rent tails etc. I was just a bit suprised to be told, "we're going to pick up the suits tomorrow, can you ring up and pay for yours".....
  • Loop
    Loop Posts: 2,717 Forumite
    whoa thats definatly not on!

    You were not even asked? So in affect forced you into apying for it now...

    I would just mention you didn't know you had to pay and it would have been nice to be told.

    I would never expect a Best man or usher to buy their own unless they offered or it was arranged prior only IF they could afford it...

    How much is it out of interest?
    :wall:Crazy Nutters Club Member 003 :wall:
  • tranmererovers
    tranmererovers Posts: 2,313 Forumite
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    Eagle_1 wrote:
    Depends on how well off they are ?

    If its a smallish wedding and funds are tight then surely get your own :confused:

    Agreed in principle - but this should be discussed and clarified beforehand.
    It's easier to get forgiveness than to ask permission ;)
  • MickKnipfler
    MickKnipfler Posts: 1,983 Forumite
    tranmererovers wrote:
    Agreed in principle - but this should be discussed and clarified beforehand.


    Especially as I haven't worked since March and am on JSA!!
  • Loop
    Loop Posts: 2,717 Forumite
    !!!!!!???

    If they know this and your a good friend of the groom SURELY they would have told you?

    I know you dont want to rock the boat on such a happy occasion but good god, you should say something. Is it alot?
    :wall:Crazy Nutters Club Member 003 :wall:
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