Duties of the Best Man

Congratulations, you have been asked to be the best man at your buddy’s wedding. As best man there are some things that you should know. Firstly there is going to be some cost involved with this position, from rental fees to party arrangements. Also, as the best man there are a number of responsibilities that traditionally go with this position.

Your duties will probably include the following:

• Organizing the stag party ( or the stag and doe with the help of the maid of honor)
• Giving a speech at the reception. The best man usually gives the first toast to the bride and groom and thanks the bridesmaids.
• Attending all functions leading up to the ceremony i.e. engagement party and wedding rehearsal
• Organizing the groomsmen and the ushers. Making sure that the ushers are aware of any special seating arrangements
• Holding the bride’s ring if there is no ring bearer
• Holding the marriage license
• Paying the ceremony officiator
• Assisting in the formal wear arrangements for all male members of the wedding party
• Making sure that the suits are fitted properly and that they are picked up on time
• Signing the marriage license
• Helping the groom to get ready
• Making sure that the groom gets to the ceremony on time
• Arranging transportation to the wedding and to the reception if it is in a different location
• Making sure that the cars are decorated and clean
• Arranging transportation for the bride and groom after the ceremony

And possibly the most important job of all is providing moral support for your friend and picking up all the loose ends that crop up at the last minute.