Best Man Speaches and Duties

BEST MAN DUTIES:

So your best mate has asked you to be a Groomsman. Congratulations this is a huge honor!  The first thing you are now probably thinking about is the Bucks Party and how much fun it’s going to be to have a massive night with your closest friends.  While this is definitely one of the duties of a Groomsman there are also a few other things that need to be arranged also.

Here is a little insight into what a Groomsman’s duties and responsibilities are before, during and after the wedding.

Before the Wedding:

·         Help the Groom pick out the suites or tuxes and show up for fittings.

·         Help plan with the other Groomsman the Bachelor Party and share the expenses.

·         Attend the rehearsal ceremony and rehearsal dinner the week prior to the wedding.

·         Pay for their own wedding attire or formal wear rentals.

·         Help the Groom choose the wine and beer to be served at the wedding.

·         Pay for their travel expenses and accommodation during the celebration.

On the Big Day: Ceremony

·         Usher guests into the appropriate seating areas for the Ceremony.

·         Stand along side the Groom during the ceremony.

·         Hold the wedding bands for the Bride & Groom.

·         Escort the Bridesmaids from the Ceremony.

On the Big Day: Reception:

·         Ensure guests are seated at their tables at the appropriate time for the announcement of the Bride and Groom.

·         Mingle with guests and converse during the Reception.

·         Make any speeches that they are asked to make.

·         Appear in photographs with the Bridal Party.

·         When the Bride and Groom share their first dance after the first minute or so make your way with a Bridesmaid to the dance floor and share the dance.

·         Assist the Groom with his needs and at the end of the ceremony if needed take the wedding gifts home for the Bride and Groom so they can open them on their return from their Honeymoon.

·         They may receive one wedding gift.

After the Big Day

·         Responsible for returning of any formal wear or tux.

·         Take any wedding gifts you took home for safe keeping to the Bride & Groom on their return from their Honeymoon.

These duties will help the Groom’s stress levels during the process and no doubt tighten your bond with the Groom for life!

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