Best Mans Responsibility

Yes, even the bestman has responsibilities when it comes to the planning of the wedding. Make sure that your bestman knows exactly what is expected from him.

• Plan and host the bachelor party
• Rent or purchase wedding attire that is the same as the groom's
• Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
• Arrange for transportation to ceremony for self and groom
• Arrange for transportation of the couple as well as self to the reception
• Arrives with the groom at least 1 hour before the ceremony
• Helps keep the groom calm
• Supervises groomsmen and ushers.
• Holds bride's wedding ring if not being carried by the ring bearer.
• Escorts the Maid (Matron) of Honor during the recessional.
• Forwards payment to musicians and officiate from the groom
• Stands to the right of the bride in the receiving line
• Makes the first toast at the reception and reads congratulations telegrams
• Dances when the music starts and asks other guests to dance
• Transport newlyweds to the honeymoon suite or airport after the reception
• Organize the return of any rented wedding attire for all men in the wedding