Quote Originally Posted by pastorsteve View Post
As an usher you should actually be in a tux. You are a member of the wedding party, and if they are in tuxes you should be too. If they are not in tuxes the people paying for the wedding (usually the bride's family) will/should indicate what attire is appropriate for the wedding party.
Actually, it is the responsibility of the groom to see that his attendants are properly dressed, and to pay for any special attire that may be required. The groom is also supposed to be responsible for the cost of the church and the officiant celebrating the marriage, as well as paying for the license most cities/states require. He is not required to bear the cost of floral arrangements, or musical entertainment. These items, like the reception that follows, are down to the bride's family.