Be Prepared: The Various Duties Of A Best Man

The Best Man has many more jobs besides just making a best man speech. Oftentimes, it's his help that allows the whole wedding to run smoothly.

Make sure you have the wedding rings and the marriage license in a safe place if you are in charge of holding them. If the couple is leaving right after the reception to their honeymoon, make sure their car is packed with their luggage, tickets, directions, passports, and anything else they could possibly need for their trip. Make sure the Groom looks his best and is clean and neat. Straighten his tie and button any missing buttons. This is his big day, and you want to help him look his absolute best.

If something goes a little amiss during the wedding ceremony, make sure you are available to help fix it. You most likely won't have to deal with something out of "The Runaway Bride." Just be prepared to help out, whether the flower girl is crying or if a spot gets on the Groom's jacket. The rehearsal generally sorts out these types of problems before they actually happen, but just being prepared can make the difference.

Be ready to lend a hand if something goes a little awry during the wedding. Big problems are usually sorted out during the rehearsal, and so you generally won't have to deal with those, but be ready in case the flower girl gets nervous and stops or if the Groom's collar is popped up. You probably won't experience a "Runaway Bride" kind of deal, but keep an eye out so you can lend a hand wherever it's needed. Also, remember to be ready for your best man speeches brother, which will come up faster than you expect!

You may have even more jobs after the reception. Check that the wedding gifts are all safe and packed up and ready to go. Make sure the Bride and Groom get to their ride if they are heading to a hotel or the airport. If you are in charge of driving them, make sure you don't drink. If tuxedos need to be returned, be sure to have them their on time so no one gets charged a late fee.

As you can see, you have a variety of responsibilities to attend to besides your best man speeches. Once again, make sure you know exactly what you are in charge of, and make sure it gets done, including your preparation for the big best man speeches. You want to help the Bride and Groom have an awesome wedding, and with your help, they can.