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How do you 'be' a best man?

_blank_ · 2007-02-12 16:11:55

I've been asked to be best man by my cousin. We're pretty much the same age, grew up together, and remained friends beyond our teenage years. I'm truly proud that he asked me, and hope to find out exactly what I need to do. Every detail, so I can make this a great day for all involved. I really hope the head bridesmaid is…

12-02-2007 4:11pm

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I've been asked to be best man by my cousin.

We're pretty much the same age, grew up together, and remained friends beyond our teenage years. I'm truly proud that he asked me, and hope to find out exactly what I need to do. Every detail, so I can make this a great day for all involved.

I really hope the head bridesmaid is hot

So, have at it people. What do I need to do?

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#2 12-02-2007 4:29pm

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Bachelor Party!!!

And of course the speeches, helping out on the day etc.

Also the wiki is decent enough. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_man)

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#3 12-02-2007 4:51pm

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You'll probably get better informed/more serious answers to your questions over in Soc > Weddings / Marriage.

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#4 12-02-2007 4:55pm

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http://www.askmen.com/fashion/how_to_250/261_how_to.html

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#5 12-02-2007 5:00pm

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totally! start writing your speech now!

and don't forget the funny anicdote!

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#6 12-02-2007 5:05pm

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1. The Stag, make sure nothing happen the Groom that could impact on the wedding day.
2. Make sure the groom isn't dying hungover on the wedding day, too many people over-look this, it's very important IMO
3. Get groom to church with rings safely
4. carry checks to pay priest, organist, alterboys/girls, singers, car, florist, band, dj, and anyone else I'm missing.
5. Speech
6. Look after the groom and bride on the day make sure they have a drink
7. Make sure all the guests have taxi's or are sorted for a lift after the night

And, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=670

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#7 12-02-2007 7:19pm

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Sparks400 wrote:

7. Make sure all the guests have taxi's or are sorted for a lift after the night

ah now thats going a bit far, his duty is to the groom...why should he have to look after all the other drunken freeloaders too? they're adults, if they cant sort out their own way home they shouldnt be drinking.

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#8 13-02-2007 12:00pm

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ferdi wrote:

ah now thats going a bit far, his duty is to the groom...why should he have to look after all the other drunken freeloaders too?

Tradition

They'll all be fine though.

Think it's more to do with if someones plastered and making a scene you take care of it so as not to ruin the day/evening

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#9 28-02-2007 1:25pm

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The most important work for the best man is on the wedding day. Get ready to throw yourself on any grenades that appear. Consider yourself a pseudo-project manager / Mr Wolf clean-up guy on the day.

The speech - make it original. Praise the bride, make (gentle) fun of the groom. Include (some) anecdotes - don't copy and paste crap off of the web. You have plenty of time to come up with original, appropriate and relevant jokes. In all it doesn't have to be a comedy stand up routine. A few tasteful jokes and some nice sentiment will go down better.

Whatever you do, avoid any jokes about the bride. Praise the **** out of her. And the bridesmaids to a lesser degree.

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