Best Man Responsibilities
Planning the Groom's Bachelor Party and More
Any job that is given to a friend or family member for your wedding is of great significance, however, the duties of the maid of honor and best man are of the utmost importance. The person you ask to be your best man should be aware of what is expected of them, perhaps before they give you a definitive yes. I’ve been the maid of honor for two brides to date, and both were extremely demanding of my time, however the rewards of such an important role were priceless.
Pre-Wedding
- The first of the best man responsibilities that needs to be taken care of is to begin planning the bachelor party. The best man is the planner and point person for the entire event. If a trip is being planned, the best man goes over the details with the groom prior to making reservations. The trip could backfire if the groom is asked to do anything or go anywhere that he doesn’t feel comfortable with.
- The best man should prepare at least one speech for the bachelor party. This speech can be more of a casual toast congratulating the groom and is also a prime opportunity for him to tell stories about the groom that may not be appropriate for the wedding reception.
- Prior to the wedding the best man should be a pillar of support for the groom. He should be available to take care of any errands that the groom needs help with such as picking up the groom’s tuxedo, or helping him with the essentials needed for his honeymoon.
- He is expected to make the first speech at the rehearsal dinner.
Day of Wedding
- The best man is in charge of helping the groom dress for the wedding.
- It’s customary for the best man to travel to the ceremony with the groom.
- The best man is responsible for letting the groomsmen know whom they will be walking down the aisle with.
- The best man should be at the ceremony before it begins to welcome friends and family and to let ushers know where to seat friends and family of the bride and groom.
- Even though there may be a Ring Bearer, the actual wedding ring should be given to the best man for safe keeping up until it is handed to the groom during the ceremony.
- The best man should ensure that the groom has the marriage license.
Post-Ceremony
- He will give the best man wedding speech at the reception.
- The best man duties also include a dance with the maid of honor for one song that will be specified by the band or DJ.
- Also in charge of returning the groom’s tuxedo after the wedding and any other errands that need to be taken care of after the bride and groom leave for their honeymoon.
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