An Individual's Responsibilities As The Best Man: Beyond The Speech

Besides presenting your awesome best mans speeches, you may be in charge of various other elements of the wedding. Your part in the ceremony is very important, so always be ready to help out just in case it's needed.

If you are in charge of keeping the wedding rings and the marriage license, make sure you have them in a secure location where they won't get lost. Pack the car with the luggage, passports, plane tickets, and other things the couple might need if they are leaving for the honeymoon directly after the reception. Take a moment before the wedding for final touch-ups. Make sure groom looks his best for his wedding. Button any missing buttons, straighten his tie, and calm his nerves.

During the wedding, be ready to help should anything go a little off track. A problem will generally be very minimal, and you probably won't have to worry about fiascoes that happen in movie weddings. Just being prepared can help avert any issues, whether it's a crying flower girl or a stain on the Groom's shirt. With a good rehearsal, most of these problems can be sorted out before the actual wedding, giving you one less thing to worry about.

Be ready to lend a hand if something goes a little awry during the wedding. Big problems are usually sorted out during the rehearsal, and so you generally won't have to deal with those, but be ready in case the flower girl gets nervous and stops or if the Groom's collar is popped up. You probably won't experience a "Runaway Bride" kind of deal, but keep an eye out so you can lend a hand wherever it's  needed.

After the reception, you may only have a few more jobs. Make sure all the wedding gifts are packed and safe, ready to go wherever the Bride and Groom want them. If you are taking the Bride and Groom to their airport or a hotel, get the car ready and pick them up. Do not be drinking prior to driving the couple. And finally, if you are in charge of returning tuxedos, make sure they're on time to avoid being charged for a late return.

As you can see, you have a variety of responsibilities to attend to besides your best man speechs. Once again, make sure you know exactly what you are in charge of, and make sure it gets done, including your preparation for the big best man speeches brother. You want to help the Bride and Groom have an awesome wedding, and with your help, they can.