Best Man Duties

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Wedding Duties of a Best Man

It feels great when a person is chosen as a best man in a relative's or a friend's marriage. Planning and hosting a bachelor party is one of the duties of a best man. It is his duty to purchase gifts for guests from the bridal side on behalf of both the groom and the bride. He also collects the money, if any, earmarked for gifts and bachelor party. The Best man dresses up the groom and brings him to the church. He looks into the needs of the groom at the time of the wedding and thereafter. It is the best man's duty to arrange and pay for the convenience of the groom. He performs as the designated driver for the groom.

At the Wedding

The best man only carries the ring of the bride and gives it to the groom at the right time. In additions, he escorts the maid-of-honor to the aisle after the wedding. He escorts her to the hall to dance in honor of the bride and the groom. After the marriage, he signs the marriage certificate as a witness. He pays to the organist, clergyman and Altar boys for their services and looks after any other payments as well. He along with the maid-of-honor greets the guests and plays as the host for the reception on behalf of the groom and the bride.

After the Reception

After the reception, it is the best man who takes care of the groom's clothes, which the groom is supposed to wear after the reception. It is the best man's responsibility to return the groom's tuxedo and other components in the due time to the place from where they have been taken on rent. With the help of ushers, he decorates the car in which the bride and groom return back. It is one of his duties to drive the groom's car to the proposed destination. Therefore, the best man has a number of responsibilities on his shoulder and he is expected to carry them off well for a smooth and hassle-free wedding.

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