Your best mate has just taken the plunge and asked his better half to be his bride, and he wants YOU to be his Best Man!
But what do you need to do as Best Man??
To help you out we have made a list of duties that the Best Man is often responsible for
- Coordinating with the groom to organising all the groomsmen – you may offer to arrange accommodations for out-of-town groomsmen.
- Help choose and organise the tuxedos with both the groom and the groomsmen
- Along with the groomsmen, organise the bachelor/buck’s party, but remember to keep the groom on the straight and narrow!.
- Be the voice of reason – Cold feet can happen, and nerves can set in a month, a week or a minute before the ceremony and you must be the voice of reason for your mate.
- Attend the rehearsal with the bride and groom and all the other attendants.
- Prepare your speech for the wedding reception
- Collect suits for all groomsmen from hire shop a few days before the wedding.
- Help the groom get ready on the day
- Ensure the groom arrives at the ceremony venue well before the bride – preferably no later than 30 min before the ceremony
- Organise the ushers (depending on the size of the wedding)
- Escort the Maid of Honour, Mother of the Bride and Groom, and other family members at the reception
- Take care of the rings. If the bridal couple have a ring bearer, you may still be trusted with the real rings – fake rings are often tied to the ring cushion!
- Sign the marriage licence as a witness after the ceremony, along with the maid of honour.
- Help round up guests for photos after the ceremony
- Pay any other suppliers who require payment on the day, including the celebrant or church fees
- Give the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception.
- Dance with the maid of honour and the bride, during the wedding party dances.
- Collect any gift envelopes guests bring to the reception and look after the wedding presents – ensure they are taken home at the end of the night and stored safely.
- Decorate the getaway vehicle with the other groomsmen!
- You may be asked to drive the couple to the wedding-night hotel or airport after the reception. If you perform this service, you’ll need to stay sober throughout the reception!
- Return groom’s suit to the hire shop after the wedding day
Remember to enjoy the day -, you’re there to celebrate the happiest day of your best friend’s life!
