What does a best man do?

FH has been asked to be a best man by his friend...who is getting married in a month (we just recently found out). This will be his first wedding...Sooooo, what does he need to do?

TIA

Best Man basically needs to do the following:

1) Plan the Bach Party
2) Go for his tux fitting
3) Help the groom to make sure all the guys have been measured and ordered their tuxes
4) Show up for the wedding and hold the rings.

The Best Man's responsibilities include:

Make absolutely sure that the groom has the marriage license with him.

Receive the minister's fee from the groom and give it to the minister privately following the ceremony.

The Best Man will want to ride to the church with the groom.

It is the Best Man's responsibility to make sure the ushers are together and ready before the ceremony begins. Many weddings have been delayed by dilly dallying ushers who are either cutting up to relieve the tension they feel or are out having the last quick puff on a cigarette.

Alert ushers as to the ladies who will be wearing flowers and make sure they are not seated before receiving them.

Check all the men's boutonnieres. These should always be worn on the left lapel, stem down.

Perform any task or errand the groom or the bride's mother may request at the church.

The Best Man is responsible to make the first toast to the bride and groom at the wedding. The Best Man is also responsible to make the first toast at the rehearsal dinner.

The Best Man should act as a host, making introductions when necessary and helping to make the guests feel welcome.

The Best Man should dance at the reception with the bride, both mothers and as many of the bridal attendants and guest as possible.

Return the groom's tuxedo to the tux shop or if it belongs to the groom, be responsible for taking it to the cleaners.

Another responsibility of the Best Man may include the signing of the marriage certificate. This is not only a legal document but also a beautiful keepsake for the couple. Many times, the Best Man is not aware that his signature may be required and he may be off with the guests.

Plan Bachelor Party if appicable

HTH

ants so dead! his BM is his brother and once Joe starts drinking..it's over! hahahhaa.

he;s the one who will end up in the water.

Omg, I can't share that long list with him, he'll back out

He thinks he just needs to show up in a Tux and eat, drink and be happy hahahah.

Thanks ladies - I'll let him know!