Best Man Duties | Duties of Best Man

As Best Man you’ll have a number of Best Man Duties and Responsibilities as you assist the groom.

Your main Best Man Duties will be to assist the groom to prepare for his wedding day.

Here is a short checklist of Best Man Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the groom as he chooses his tuxedo or formal wear for the wedding.

2. Organize and host the bachelor party or dinner.

3. Co-ordinate the groomsmen and their duties.

4. Arrange the newlywed’s departure after the wedding reception.

5. Attend the wedding rehearsal dinner and give a best man toast.

6. Drive (or accompany) the groom to the wedding ceremony venue. (Be sure he gets to the wedding venue on time!)

7. Hand out any payments on behalf of the groom to the wedding officiant, DJ or musicians, and other entertainers and vendors.

8. Stand next to the groom at the altar.

9. Hand the bride’s wedding ring to the groom immediately before the wedding vows are exchanged.

10. Escort the maid of honor during the recessional after the wedding ceremony has finished.

11. Sign the marriage license as a witness.

12. Give a Best Man’s Speech and Toast at the wedding reception.

13. Act as Wedding MC and perform the Wedding MC Duties at the wedding reception if there is no formal Wedding MC.

14. Help organize the groomsmen for the formal wedding photographs.

15. Give the bride and groom a wedding gift.

16. Arrange for a (decorated) car or limousine to be ready for the newlywed’s departure from the wedding reception.

17. Return rented formal wear - including the groom’s attire - after wedding.

Carry out your Best Man Duties and Responsibilities with enthusiasm and tact to ensure the groom has an unforgettable wedding.

Our Detailed Best Man’s Duties Checklist has more than 30 Best Man Duties and Responsibilities that you MUST know.

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