What Being Best Man Is All About.
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.
About the Author:
Mike Bromley runs a wedding gift information website
http://www.1weddinggifts.co.uk, and
would appreciate a visit if you liked this article.
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