The Best Man’s Duties
With all the joking and kidding aside that will come moments after your best friend asks you to be his best man, it really is an honor to be asked to stand up for your friend on his wedding day. These last few months before his wedding will be your last times with his as a single friend and understandably, he’s going to become busier with his life with his new wife. That’s why it’s so important to make the most of this time with him and really enjoy this time together. While your friendship is definitely not coming to an end, a part of it is and many of your duties as best man focus on just this aspect. This is the time where you can show your friend just how much his friendship means to you and how you’re so happy to be such a big part of his big day. Read on to find out just how you can do this!
Witness the marriage certificate signing
This is sometimes done a few weeks in advance of the ceremony with a symbolic signing at the ceremony or there’s the ceremony signing alone. This duty is especially important if it’s done in advance because there won’t be so many people already gathered. Offer to do this at a time that’s convenient for them.
Coordinate the Attire for the Groomsmen
You are pretty much responsible for the groomsmen and this includes making sure they’re all dressed properly. Make sure they all show up for their fittings and bring rented tuxedos to the ceremony as well as arrange for getting them delivered back to the rental place the next day. Also make sure that they all know exactly what they need to wear including accessories. It might be a good idea to bring extra socks, belts, etc to the wedding. It will never be more obvious than moments before that something is missing.
Transportation
This is another duty that traditionally lies with the best man. Not only are you responsible for making sure the bride and groom have transportation from the ceremony to photographs, the reception, or anywhere else they’re going but you should also make sure that guests coming from out of town, especially if they’re family, have a way to get to the ceremony.
The Bachelor Party
This is the part you’ve been waiting for! Throw your friend the best party of his life to signify the end of his single life and really give you guys some time to just hang out with each other and spend some last alone, single time together. Although it’s often depicted on TV and in movies that the party is the night before the wedding, it’s wise to hold it a few weeks before the ceremony. This way no one is hung over on their wedding day!
Holding onto the Rings
Of course, it will be you that has the honor of passing the groom the ring during the ceremony. Make sure that you keep it in a place that it won’t fall out of (double check those pockets for holes!) and that it’s handy for when you need it most.
The Speech
The best man’s speech is a big deal so make sure you’re prepared! This is given at the reception and will let you give some final thoughts to your friend and his new wife.
