Thursday, September 11, 2008

Duties of the Wedding Party


Have you been wondering exactly what a maid (matron) of honor, best man and other members of your wedding party are suppose to do besides just stand up for you at your wedding? Have they been asking you that same question? Believe it or not, they do have “real” duties to perform.

Over the next several days, I will post general brief “job descriptions” for the main players of your wedding party. Today, we will look at the...

BEST MAN

First and foremost – this is the guy you can trust and depend on. He could be your father, brother or best friend you have known since childhood. This is the man that will do his “best” to ensure you have everything you need and that you arrive to the church on time. One of his main duties during the ceremony is to carry the bride’s ring as well as make sure you, the groom, are properly dressed and have everything you need. He will have your keys in order to bring the car up when it’s time to leave the ceremony or reception and ensure that all your luggage, as well as your bride’s, is loaded into the car prior to leaving.

The best man traditionally gives a toast at the reception to the bride and groom. He may also act as the emcee by introducing the wedding party as well as make any other announcements during the reception. He probably will be responsible for returning your tux to the rental shop the day after the wedding.

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