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Your best man has many duties and requirements to
fulfill. He should be over 18 years of age so that
he can sign the marriage license, or in a Jewish
wedding sign the Ketubah (Marriage Contract).
Before the wedding:
The best man plans the bachelor party. Aside from
the traditional stag party, the best man should be
imaginative when planning the bachelor party. Some
ideas include a golf outing, fishing trip, ski/snowboarding
vacation, Las Vegas or another trip, or just a dinner
for the groom and his friends. Whatever is planned,
the best man should collect the money, and make all
the arrangements. The groom should not be involved
in the planning or payment for the bachelor party.
The Best Man also helps find accomodations for out-of-town
guests, secure and coordinate the tuxedo rentals,
and if limousines are not being used making sure
the groom gets to the ceremony on time.
Generally, the Best Man is just a good friend, and
helps the groom with as much of the wedding planning
details as possible.
At the Wedding Cermony:
The Best Man is responsible for producing the rings
by either holding them, or removing them from the
ringbearer pillow. He also makes sure the officiant's
fee is paid. He signs the certificates. He generally
escorts the Maid of Honor.
At the Wedding Reception:
The most memorable and important duty of the best
man occurs during the reception is the toast,
known as the Best Man's speech. This should be more
than just a simple toast. It should be either a heart-warming
or funny tale (preferably both) of the Groom. He
should mention the Bride as well and the toast at
the end of the speech should wish a long happy marriage.
He should also dance with the Bride, Maid of Honor,
and other Bridesmaids during the party. Lastly, at
the conclusion of the reception, he should escort
the groom and his bride to their exit an see them
off.
Stephen Tiger
WedAlert © 2001
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