Responsibilities of the Best Man
By: Nikola Marshall
Your buddy has asked you to be best man at his wedding. Now what? You can’t sit back and enjoy all the festivities you have responsibilities of your own!
You will need to go shopping! That’s right, shopping. When trying on and choosing formal wear, the best man and groomsmen all need to be present. Tuxedos need to match and the best way to accomplish that is to shop together.
Plan and throw the bachelor party. A little planning will go a long way.
You may be asked to arrange for the limousine or getaway cars. If opting for a limousine, be sure to book it well in advance, there may be a waiting list due to time of year.
Attend the rehearsal and dinner. The wedding party will walk through the ceremony and receive any last minute instructions. Be prepared, you may be asked to say a few words at the dinner.
Now the wedding day has arrived. You are in charge of making sure the groomsmen are on time, dressed and matching. Check on the groom too! He may need help with his attire.
Make the rounds. Check on the clergy, mothers and fathers. Be sure they are where they are supposed to be. Also make sure the ushers have seated guests in the correct places.
During the ceremony, you are in possession of the bride’s ring.
Finally! The wedding is over. You may think it’s time for you to relax. Not so! There are just a few more details to cover. Sign the marriage certificate. Dance with the maid of honor during the first official dance.
Your final duty is to give the toast at the reception. Plan this in advance and you’ll shine!
Once you’ve toasted the happy couple, you may enjoy yourself and relax.
Nikola lives and writes in Oklahoma. She is a member of the Citizen’s Police Academy, Volunteers in Policing and Skywarn. She enjoys reading, spending time with her two dogs and watching hockey. This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.Prye.Com/ which is a site for Wedding Invitations.