My Role as the Best Man

The Best Man is usually the Grooms brother or his best friend, thus it is of honour and pride undoubtedly when you are chosen to play the role. This role no doubt comes with a whole lot of responsibility thus in order to be that great Best Man here are some steps you would need to follow

-    Provide for the marriage license.  He needs to make sure the groom has it!

-    Provide the minister's fee to the minister.  The groom should give it to him.

-    Travel arrangements.  The best man should provide for travel arrangements to each destination.  He should also provide all the necessary help for planning a honeymoon too.

-    Gets the groom to the church.

-    Helps the groom to dress for the wedding.  He should also help the ring bearer and other groomsmen do the same.  The best man should help to insure the ring bearer is taken care of.

-    Organize and monitor groomsmen.  Insure they are where they are supposed to be on time.

-    Provide for any errands that need to be done.  The best man should coordinate with the bride's mother and the couple to make sure that they have all that is needed.

-    Makes the first toast at the wedding reception.  He should also be the first to arrive at the reception and greets guests and the bride and groom when they arrive.

-    Acts as a host throughout the day, helping anyone that needs it.

-    Helps the groom and bride to leave with the maid of honours help.

-    Has flowers delivered for the bride and the groom on their honeymoon.

-    He also signs the marriage certificate as a witness.