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A GUIDE FOR YOUR BEST MATE

ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

ow, you know him better than anyone,
and there is a chance that he could be
a little rough around the edges. It may
N be possible that your best man isn’t a
naturally gifted planner, perhaps he’s the type who
loses his car keys and then finds them a week later in
his fridge. There’s a lot of responsibility that goes into
being a best man, but don’t stress, what you’re about
to read isn’t a checklist on how to let him down easy
and go with a safer option, because there’s nothing in
the world that could change your decision. No, this is
simply a guide for him, a list of all the things he needs
to keep in mind for your big day.

• Ultimately, it’s up to you to give the best man
his duties, but there is a list of boxes a best man
traditionally checks before, during, and after the
wedding. The one job though, the responsibility
that sets him aside from any other guest at your
wedding, is his role as ‘Ring Keeper’. It’s his single
most important responsibility. There are usually
a lengthy list of duties for the best man, but this is
his ultimate mission, protect the rings at all cost,
and get them to the location safely.

• If you feel that your right-hand-man has that
covered, and that he’ll deliver, throw in a couple
more duties to get the load off your shoulders.
Don’t hesitate to call-in any favours, that’s why “I would like to end on some wise
he’s there. words from Socrates: ‘My advice
to you is to get married. If you find
• If you feel that your best can man manage his a good wife, you’ll be happy; if not,
main objective, its time for him to have some fun. you’ll become a philosopher.’ To
Another project traditionally assigned to your the bride and groom!”
best man is the planning and management of your
bachelor’s party, where you and a handful of the
stags head out and throw down the celebration of
the century. It’s one of many privileges entrusted
with the best man, but never forget the wise words
of the late Uncle Ben, because we all know what
comes with great power.

• You trust him with your life, but during your

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