So you have been bestowed the honor of Best
Man. Now, it is time to learn how to live up to the title. Here are 4
responsibilities every best man must remember, and must do very well in order
to ensure that the Bride and Groom’s big day is as perfect as possible:
Tux Deluxe
Unless the groom is a fashionist-o, he
probably consults the bride or females in his life about what to wear. While
the bride may have some input on the styles and colors of the tuxedo-wearing
wedding party members, the ultimate responsibility is yours. The bride wants to
see the groom in his glory for the first time at the altar. This means you are
in charge of organizing fittings, giving advice, and making sure that the
groomsmen’s tuxedos compliment the groom’s.
Two Rings to Rule It All
It’s your responsibility to guard and
protect the rings. You may remember the episode of Friends where Joey’s
duck eats Ross’s ring. Don’t let that be you! They are the single most significant
pieces of jewelry the couple will ever own. Choose a secure box, a secure place
away from animals and children, and leave them there until the absolute last
moment. If you want to shine as best man, have the rings cleaned and polished
for the couple just before the wedding.
Work Hard, Play Hard
You also get to plan the bachelor party!
The plans should fit the groom’s interests and the bride’s wishes. (Do not plan
for strippers unless you are absolutely positive that both are okay with it).
Fit the plans to everyone’s budgets to include as many of his buddies as
possible. The one place to splurge is on class transportation, such as a limousine service. Stay sober
enough to make sure the groom has fun but doesn’t do anything he’ll regret.
The Speech
The most important thing you will do on
wedding day is give your speech. This is the most difficult responsibility for
many best men. Your words will be immortalized on social media and in the
hearts of the couple. TheKnot offers these great tips for writing and delivering the perfect best
man speech.
Your responsibilities are endless, but these
four take the most planning and effort. Being the best man is an honor and a
privilege. It’s a lot of work, but with plenty of rewards!About the author:
Hannah Whittenly is a freelance writer and mother of two from Sacramento, CA. She enjoys kayaking and reading books by the lake.
