BESTMAN 101 - 10 Things you Must Know, to Be A Better Bestman

In Nigeria, the duties of a best man is enormous, you practically run everything from planning to execution. Being asked to be the best man in a wedding is a great Honor. Therefore, be proud that you ask to be one.

as the saying goes “Great power comes with great responsibility” As best man, you are saddle with special responsibilities – you are a hand-holder as you help the groom come through this nerve-racking experience with flying colours, You will also serve as the groom's personal aide and adviser before and during the wedding. Here are some of your responsibilities:

1.As the best man you are to help the groom choose and buys a wedding suit, coordinate the other groomsmen’s wear. You are to make sure that everyone is uniformly matched. You may be expected to arrange accommodations for out-of-town relatives and guest of the couple.

2.The best man Organises the bachelor party, it is advisable you enlisting other groomsmen to help you out, most guys don't mind this duty. Also finances should not worry you – the cost should be split among everyone who attends the bash.

3.As the best man you are also expected to attend the marriage counselling with the bride and groom and all other rehearsal before the wedding, this is your chance to figure out things expected of you during the wedding service and how you're supposed to walk down that aisle.

4.The best man Stand beside the groom at the altar and keep the bride's ring until vows are exchanged.

5.Supervise the other guys and make sure they're performing their groomsman duties.

6.Sign the marriage certificate as a witness after the ceremony, along with the maid of   Honor.

7.Wait for it! As the best man you will be call upon to give the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception, this is probably the biggest and most frightening duty you will face.

8.You are to collect any gift items and envelopes guests bring to the reception and make sure that they save and properly kept.

9.Organise the wedding after party for the couple, groomsmen, bridesmaids, maid of Honor and all a sundry.

10.He Drive the couple to the wedding-night hotel or to the airport to be air lifted to their honeymoon.

My advise

The wedding will be over in the blink of an eye, so remember to enjoy yourself at the reception. After all, you're there to celebrate the happiest day of your best friend's life.

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