14 Mar 2008 02:21:23 | Mike Bromley
Being a best man is like many duties you will undertake in your
life no problem (even enjoyable) if you are fully prepared.
Before we begin let’s take a quick look at the origins of the
role. The duty of best man can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon
times where a man who wanted a woman from another village as his
bride would take along a trusted friend to help kidnap the poor
girl (beats paying a dowry!) and then the best man would provide
protection at the wedding, by standing guard to the right of the
groom at the alter (keeping his sword hand free) from aggrieved
relatives trying to reclaim the family member.
Others attribute the origin of best man as a Gentleman’s second
at a duel – a trusted companion who would off support (and
probably first aid) as his friend tried to shoot/slash his foe.
You will be pleased to hear that the role of best man nowadays
doesn’t include the probability of a fight (though I’m told is
does happen). The role of best man today is an altogether more
genteel duty. Essentially you are there to assist the groom in
the planning preparation and running of the wedding.
Some of you duties may include
Organising Transport Renting Tuxedo / Morning Suit Supervising
the Ushers / Groomsmen. Planning the Stag Party Delivering a
quality speech. Getting the happy couple onward to their
honeymoon Remain at all times charming and unruffled.
If you have been asked to be a best man, don’t be nervous – its
one of the great things to do for a good friend.
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