Who does what on your wedding? The best man

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BHS men's waistcoat and cravat

•Does a recce of the bride and groom’s chosen ceremony and reception venues

•Helps to choose the ushers

•Organises the stag do (and makes sure the groom returns with both eyebrows intact)

•Assists with arranging transport and, crucially, getting the groom to the venue on time and in one piece

•Checks that he has the rings on the day

•Makes sure order of service sheets have been brought to the venue to hand to guests as they arrive

•Checks he has the rings again…

•Delivers a fantastic speech at the wedding reception

•Toasts the bride and groom

•He may serve as toast master in place of a professional one. For toast master duties, click here.

•Arranges honeymoon departure