So you have been chosen as his best man?

This is an important role for you as part of their important day.

How do you feel about it?

If you are completely happy and confident or have done this job before, then you’ll be fine but if you haven’t, don’t panic!

Follow some simple tips to prepare for your special role.

  1. First things first, put that all important date of the wedding into your diary/phone in bold!
  2. Keep the week before the wedding date completely free to help the groom to be with any last minute plans.
  3. Help the groom decide on another important role-the ushers and who to have.
  4. Start thinking about the stag do and ensure that the groom to be has lots of input and also discuss guests that he would like to attend and inform these friends of the date.
  5. Keep up to date with the bride and groom with information on the wedding party. This will help to avoid any awkwardness on the day if you know who everyone is and what they are doing.
  6. Think about how you and the groom to be will be travelling to the ceremony and get something booked at least 4 months before the wedding.
  7. Help the groom decide on suits, go with him for every fitting and then collect them with him the week before the wedding.
  8. Think about your speech at least 4 months before, start writing it so you are more familiar with it for the day and practice reading it regularly. Ask an honest friend to listen to it and give their opinion.
  9. Check that the groom has the wedding ring and familiarise yourself with the order of the day and when you will be handing the ring over.
  10. Finally, keep your cool and enjoy the day.