Best Man
Responsibilities
written by the Brides Do-It-Yourself Planner
by Winmark
Selection
*Traditionally,
the best man is a brother, relative or best friend
of the groom. Choose someone who is dependable and
can help with organizing things as well as
offering moral support. It doesn't matter if the
best man is single or married.
Advance Help
*The best man hosts and coordinates the
bachelor party for the groom.
*The groom
delegates fitting sessions for ushers and
groomsmen to best man so that he is the only has
to be concerned about his own fitting session.
*The best man
attends pre-wedding parties.
*He attends the
rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
* He picks up the
groom's formal wear prior to the wedding.
*The best man
handles the toasts at eh rehearsal dinner.
*He assist the
groom by confirming travel and honey for the
couple on the day of the wedding.
At the Wedding
*The best man transports the groom to the
ceremony location.
*He assist the
groom with dressing for the wedding, and makes
sure personal items are returned tot he groom's
house afterwards.
*He oversees
ushers at the wedding.
*The best man
carries an extra copy of the ceremony seating plan
in case the ushers need to refer to it.
*The best man
makes sure that the envelope with the officiant's
fee is delivered after the ceremony or at the
rehearsal.
*He signs the
marriage certificate as a legal witness.
*During the
processional he either stands at the front with
the groom or proceeds ahead of the groom. He walks
with the maid of honor in the recessional.
*The best man is
responsible for safe keeping of the bride's
wedding ring until it is time for blessing and
exchange of the rings.
*He helps to
organize groomsmen for formal photographs.
At the
Reception
*The best man stands next to the bride in a
very formal or formal reception line.
*The best man is
seated at the head table or a table of honor.
*He mingles with
the guest at he reception.
*He dances with
the bride and with the maid of honor.
*The best man is
in charge of toasting during the reception. If
there are any special greetings to be read (From
those unable to attend), He reads these to the
couple
*The best man
assists the groom with the tossing of the garter
by encouraging the single men to take part in the
activity.
*It is the best
man's job to make sure that the suitcases are
loaded into the vehicle.
* He makes sure
that the groom has all tickets, hotel information,
traveler's checks, itinerary etc. for the
honeymoon.
*The best man
makes sure that all men's formal wear is returned
to the rental shop following the wedding. If
groom's attire has been purchased, not rented he
has it cleaned and returned to the groom's home.
Expenses
*The best man pays for his own formal wear and
accessories.
*If travel
expenses are involved, he pays his own way, to the
wedding, as well as hotel costs if necessary while
he is in town.
*Although he may
attend several pre-wedding parties, only one
shower gift and one and one wedding gift is
expected.
*He may cover the
costs of the bachelor party or share them with the
other groomsmen.
$9.99
$34.95 - $11.95
