How to be the Best, Best Man
The role of Best Man isn't one to be taken lightly, and goes beyond a night of drinking. Accepting the role is a promise to support the groom, and act as his right hand man throughout the wedding process. We have put together a quick guide on how to be the very best you can be.
Provide Support
First and foremost, be there for the groom. He has chosen you for a reason, and that reason is most likely because he trusts you and wants you there with him through the process. There will likely be times when he needs a sounding board for his wedding woes, and you should make yourself available with a coffee, a beer, or just a sympathetic ear.
Plan The Stag Do
Perhaps one of the more fun aspects of the role of best man is planning the stag do. Whether it's a local night out with the boys, or a trip abroad for some overseas entertainment, the job of the best man is to pull off the perfect party, and - most importantly - to get the groom to the wedding on time and in suitable condition when the party's over.
Pay Attention To Timings
It's a good idea to make note of the timings on the day and any additional activities that the couple have prepared since you will likely become the point-man between the groom and groomsmen as the wedding day looms. It's also a good idea to be prepared of when things are due to happen in order to pre-empt when your groom may require your assistance.
Prepare The Groom And Groomsmen
The role of best man is akin to that of head groomsman, therefore it is important that you take charge and ensure that the rest of the group are ready on time on the day, and to check in with the groom. This pre-ceremony role may also include tying bow-ties and double checking appearances when younger groomsmen or ushers are involved.
Protect The Rings
A vital part of the best man role is the protection of the wedding rings. Some couples may have a ring-bearer, however as these are usually young children, you will typically be entrusted with the rings until the final moment. It is also important that the rings are presented at the correct moment, so make sure you know where they are, ready to be handed over.
Practice Your Speech
The speech is probably the most nerve wracking aspect of a best mans role, and it's also the easiest to get wrong. Try writing more than one speech, each with different tones, so that you can ensure that the one you choose is appropriate for the audience. It's also important to practice, both for your own confidence, and to perfect your timing and delivery.
Party
Finally, be the life of the party and encourage guests onto the dance floor. Make sure that other guests are well entertained and well behaved so that the bride and groom have one less thing to worry about and can thoroughly enjoy their day. Dance with aunts and grandmas and keep the party alive right through until the last dance - no one wants an empty dance floor.
Top Gifts for the Groom
Here at BoutiqueGifts we specialise in personalised gifts and weddings are one of our faviroute events! You can treat the groom to a special keepsake from his best man ahead of the biggest day of his life. We have a range of personalised gifts for grooms you can be sure to find something but here are out top 3.