Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Best Man Duties

I am a first time "Best Man" and I really don't know what my responsibilities include. I'm looking for advice & suggestions.

 Some duties can include:

  • Organizing bachelor party (or dinner, which is optional).
  • Paying for your own wedding attire.
  • Helping groom dress for the ceremony.
  • Making sure the groom, groomsmen and ushers are at the ceremony on time & dressed properly.
  • Driving groom to ceremony if need be.
  • Presenting envelopes (from the groom) with fees/tips for people like the officiant (just before or after ceremony).
  • Carrying the brides' ring down the isle and handing it to the officiant.
  • Signing the marriage license, along with the maid of honor, as a legal witness.
  • Giving the first toast to the couple at the reception and reading aloud any congratulatory telegrams.
  • Dancing with the bride after the groom and fathers have danced with her.
  • Driving the couple to the airport or hotel if they need a ride on the way to their honeymoon.
  • Taking care of any tickets, keys, etc. the groom may need later.
  • Organizing the return of all rented formal wear.

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