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Duties of the Best Man

In an Irish wedding no one commands more respect or has greater responsibilities (after the bride and groom, that is) than the best man. In addition to the stag night, looking after the rings and being a good friend to the groom, the duties of the best man include:

Before the Wedding

  • Meeting with the bride and groom to discuss their wedding plans.
  • Organising the stag party, preferably a week or more before the wedding.
  • Going with the groom, groomsmen, and ring bearer to select wedding attire.
  • Writing and practising his speech.
  • Collecting the wedding bands, ceremony fees and suitcases from groom and seeing that each item is delivered appropriately.
  • Attending the wedding rehearsal.

    • The Ceremony

  • Helping the groom get ready on the day of the wedding.
  • Getting the groom to the church forty-five minutes before the ceremony begins.
  • Checking that wedding ceremony booklets are ready for ushers to hand out.
  • Directing groomsmen and ushers on special seating arrangements and other responsibilities.
  • Checking that groom, groomsmen, father of the bride, and father of the groom have their buttonholes.
  • Looking after the wedding bands during the ceremony.
  • Acting as an official witness and signing the register.
  • Escorting chief bridesmaid up the aisle at the end of the ceremony.
  • Distributing fees to celebrant and offerings to altar boys, sacristan and organist.

    • The Reception

  • Seeing that bridal party members and guests have transport to reception.
  • Being prepared to handle any crisis, should one arise.
  • Helping to usher guests into the dining area.
  • Acting as master of ceremonies, announcing the cutting of the cake, reading telegrams, and toasting the bride and groom.
  • Dancing with the bridesmaids, bride, and mothers of bride and groom.
  • Ensuring groom has the honeymoon tickets, travellers cheques, passports and visas.
  • Helping the bride's family collect the wedding gifts and cards to take home.
  • Taking charge of the groom's wedding clothes and return his suit, if rented.
  • Making sure all guests have a means of getting home.
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