How To Be A Fantastic Best Man
Being asked to be a part of somebody’s wedding day – in any capacity -is a tremendous honour. However, there’s nothing quite as fun as being the best man! After all, you get to support your friend on one of the most important days of their life while also having free reign to embarrass them a little during your speech.
Of course, while it is mostly fun and games, it’s also a position of responsibility – meaning you’ve got to show up for your friend as needed.
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With that in mind, here are some top tips that you can use to be a fantastic best man.
Help with the planning.
Planning a wedding can be stressful, and as the best man, you should try to step in and help when needed. For example, you may want to take some of the pressure off your friends’ shoulders by contacting venues and suppliers on their behalf to check their availability.
Plan a fantastic Stag Party.
As the best man, the responsibility of planning an unforgettable stag party for your friend also falls on your shoulders. While there are a lot of TV shows and films centred around wild and crazy stag parties, remember that not every stag has to be like that. Plan an event you know your friend will enjoy – whether that means you go out on the town or do something a little more lowkey. However, you should ensure that you plan the event as far in advance as possible so that other guests can clear their schedules! This can also help you to keep the costs down.
Write a great speech.
One of the biggest challenges you may face as a best man is giving a speech on the big day itself. Fortunately, there are plenty of guides out there that can help you to write a fantastic wedding speech that ticks all of the right boxes – whether you are sharing fond memories or embarrassing stories! This way, regardless of whether you’re well-versed in public speaking, you’re setting yourself up for success.
Of course, feeling a little nervous in the minutes preceding your speech is normal. However, it’s important to remember that there’s nothing really riding on your speech – it’s not as though you’re trying to win over clients in a business meeting – you’re simply making some magical memories. So relax and have fun with it!
Coordinate with the other groomsmen.
As the big day draws nearer, the groom will have more and more work to contend with – whether they’re doing some last-minute organising or ensuring that the venue is in good shape. As such, it’s your job to help ‘babysit’ the other groomsmen. For example, you should set up a group chat and make sure that everyone has their suits together and that everything is packed ahead of time so they don’t turn up on the day and realise their tie is missing! The more organised you can be in this area, the better – for both the groom and the rest of the groomsmen!
