Wedding and Reception Duties for the Best Man

The Best Man as the quarterback of the Groom’s team with almost as many duties as the Maid of Honor.

A Best Man’s Wedding AND RECEPTION Duties

For the wedding and wedding receptions in the Dallas-Ft Worth area it’s the Best Man who becomes the key note speaker. The Best Man can add a blending of flamboyant manner and reckless courage because he alone holds a position of honor and has a “unique” and qualified relationship with the Groom.

If you’re asked to be a Best Man-congratulations-you have the high honor and an important opportunity to make the Bride and the Groom sparkle, and add to the rejoicing of the special occasion!

As a tradition, a successful and memorable or humorous speech by the Best Man can lend to the atmosphere at many weddings and wedding venues, or dull the occasion. You’re wise to pull up a chair, take a seat and take some notes before the main event happens. But, we are getting ahead of ourselves, as the speech is really the culmination of the other Best Man duties. There are other important responsibilities that precede the speech. Here we offer a spattering of what may be the most important suggestions for your consideration.

Brides aren’t the only ones who need a confidante and someone to settle nerves before and during the marriage and wedding receptions in  the Dallas-Ft Worth area. Think of the Best Man as the quarterback of the Groom’s team with almost as many duties as the Maid of Honor.

Best Man Duties
In addition to keeping the groom grounded, the Best Men may be expected to:
•  Go with the groom and the other groomsmen to pick out the formal wear for the wedding and wedding venues in the Dallas-Ft Worth area.
•  Plan the bachelor parties along with the groomsmen–most Best Men find this the best part of the job!
• Attend the rehearsal dinners–this is the chance to meet any relatives that may come from out of town so they don’t wonder who is who at the wedding and wedding reception.
• At the wedding, the Best Man obviously stands beside the groom, but the most essential part is to have the Bride’s ring ready when the time comes without fumbling through pockets.
• It is common for the Best Man and the Maid of Honor to sign the wedding license as witnesses after the ceremony.
• Quarterback the other groomsmen to ensure they are ready for any pictures before and after the ceremony.
• Pay the person who performed the ceremony their fee – usually with a sealed envelope.
• The money is the groom’s responsibility, but the Best Man looks after making sure the envelope is received and then it is on to the reception.

Then comes the big event at the wedding reception, and moment you have been waiting and preparing for (just as everyone else in the wedding); the first toast and a speech to the Bride and Groom.  It is highly advisable that the Best Man be well prepared for this, and it is better to read the speech or toast than to stumble through off-the-cuff remarks.   Nor is this the time for off-color remarks as that is what the bachelor party is for.  A short eloquent presentation is better than an long unprepared meaningless ramble.  Unless the Best Man is a member of Toastmasters International, preparation is the key.

Other Smaller Considerations
– Traditionally, the Best Man will dance with both the honor attendant and the Bride during the first dance at wedding receptions or wedding venues in DFW area.
– The Best Man should make sure that a family member or someone from the wedding party is taking care of the gifts and envelopes and that they are secure.
– Depending on the couple’s mode of transportation after the reception, the Best Man can also take charge of decorating the “getaway car”.
-Be prepared and help coordinate last minute transportation for guests or other “unplanned” activities either after the wedding, or post wedding reception.

Best Man Summary
Above everything else, your duties as the Best Man is to be the groom’s ranking gentleman, whose gracious (and sober) demeanor helps to announce the new couples’ official  togetherness.  Enjoy the opportunity and enjoy the celebrations. With all the duties of a Best Man, the wedding and wedding reception will be over quickly, so the Best Man (like the other wedding attendants) should take the time to plan early and strategize how you will add your part to a relaxing, joyous and fun-filled occasion. Your groom and his Bride (and wedding guests) will appreciate your effort!

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