Thursday, November 11, 2010

Best Man Duties

A wedding is a celebration in itself. It celebrates the union of two people in love, weddings incorporate many people. There is the bride, the groom, the mother of the bride, the father of the bride and their extended families. Same goes for the groom’s side as well. Then there are bridesmaids and groomsmen, the maid of honor and the best man.

A best man is chosen by the groom, he is either his best friend or his brother. As a best man many responsibilities are added to your shoulders. While on the outside a wedding may look hunky dory, it takes quite an effort to put a wedding together. So many details to look into, so much work to be planned and what not. In addition it’s the best mans task to keep an eye on the groom. In all this chaos you have to prepare the best man speech.

You might also feel nervous about forgetting some task a, let us help you in remembering them.

  • Helping the groom with the planning and arrangements of the wedding like posting of invitations, selection of a location, flower arrangements and choosing a photographer.
  • Attending him on a shopping spree.
  • Helping him in getting ready for the big day.
  • Holding the rings on the wedding day
  • If there is a reception you will be asked to raise a toast to the newly weds, a short speech will be expected of you.
  • Helping him in coping with the stress of the wedding.
  • Checking that all the groomsmen have the proper attire ready for the wedding.
  • Getting the license of the wedding from the local registry office
  • Getting everything ready on time and making sure that everyone attends the rehearsal.
  • You need to make sure that the pastors fees is paid on time.
  • Organizing the transport of the wedding for the guests.
  • Standing to the left of the groom at the wedding ceremony.
  • Signing the register as a witness.
  • Accompanying the maid of honor.
  • Helping the couple to their car after the ceremony is finished. Driving them on to the wedding reception.
  • Helping everyone to their assigned seats.
  • Leading the maid of honor to the dance floor during the reception ceremony.

As a best man there are many responsibilities that will have to be shouldered by you. There is long list of things which will need your attention. To find out what is expected of you as a best man. Click Here



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