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Best man wedding tipsWedding planningJust as the bride on her big day has the support of her bridesmaids then the groom has the support of his best man, but what does the role of being best man involve? And what are his responsibilities on and leading up to the big day? The honour of being best man is usually given to the groom's closet friend or relative and their advice and help will be needed in planning the preparations for the big day as well as on the day itself. The duties expected of the best man Before the wedding Some grooms will require much help from the best man before the wedding while others need very little and require the best man mainly on the actual day of the wedding itself, establishing how much help is needed before the wedding is the first point you should agree on. Listed below are the traditional responsibilities of the best man before the wedding: * During the planning stage of the wedding talk become involved with the groom in discussions and help him make important decisions. * Help in the choosing of the ushers, these are generally chosen from both the groom and brides family and friends, make sure the ushers know when to turn up for dress rehearsals and any other obligations they have. * Work together on the outfits for both yourselves and the ushers, if outfits are being hired then traditionally this is the grooms responsibility. * Make sure you have a well prepared and rehearsed speech for the big day. * Arrange a stag night for the groom and friends, it is wise to have the stag night the week before the wedding day in order to give everyone chance to recover. * Attend any rehearsals, checking if any of the guests or disabled and need help, be sure to check the access to receptions and churches. * Make sure you know if the button holes are going to be delivered or if you will need to pick these up yourself. On the day of the wedding More than likely by now the groom will be showing signs of nervousness this is the time when your support is needed to reassure him. * Meet the groom well before the time you need to leave for the ceremony. * Check to make sure that if the couple are leaving on their honeymoon straight after the reception that the passports, flight tickets and luggage is where it should be. * Make sure that you have the wedding rings. * Make sure that you get the groom to the church 30 minutes before the ceremony is due to take place. * Call the brides father and let them know you are leaving, this can be a comfort to the bride. * Find your buttonholes and fasten them upright to the left lapel of the jacket. * Sit in the right hand pew with the groom on his right hand side. * Give the rings at the required moment. * Accompany the chief bridesmaid to sign the register. * Help to arrange guests for the taking of photographs. * Leave for the reception with the bridesmaids straight after the bride and groom. * Makes sure all the guests know where the reception is. * Collect together and messages and cards at the reception. * After the meal call for the speeches making sure the brides father is the first to speak. * After the brides fathers speech introduce the groom for his speech then make yours. Filed under: Wedding planning |
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