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DH asked to be a groomsman

AmyKay Posted:

DH asked to be a groomsman

Please help - we had a very small wedding, just bestman and MOH

What is he responsible for as a groomsmen? What are his obligations?

Thanks
LadyPrincess Posted:

Re: DH asked to be a groomsman

Best Man Responsibilities

The groom selects his Best Man. It is typically his brother, father, a close relative or friend. In the case of a second marriage, he can even choose his son to be his Best Man. The best man's responsibilities depend largely on who the best man is and how much responsibility and other tasks YOU would like him to perform.


The Best Man plays an important role. He is responsible for:

Getting the groom to the church

Holding onto the rings

Giving the first toast to the bride and groom
Now, if you read the etiquette books, the best man has a long list of responsibilities, such as...

Host the bachelor party for the groom

Arrange for ushers to be fitted for tuxes

Coordinate ushers' activities on the wedding day

Help the groom get dressed

Stay with the groom up until the time of the ceremony and offer moral support

Make sure the groom is packed 'appropriately' for his honeymoon

Make and/or confirm the couple's honeymoon arrangements

Drive the groom to the ceremony

Hold on to the marriage license and wedding rings

Pay the Officiant and other vendors

Give the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception

Oversee the timetable to make sure everything runs on time

Drive the couple to their hotel or their destination after the reception

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