Congratulations! You’ve been asked to be a Best Man, which is one of the greatest honors a man can receive from his brother, best friend, or cousin. You’ll stand next to him during the wedding ceremony, and you have a few extra duties to fulfill until that point. The following list outlines your duties and responsibilities as the groom's "right-hand man."

• Attend pre-wedding parties, such as engagement parties or co-ed bridal showers.

• Plan and pay for your transportation and lodging for the wedding weekend

• Help plan a co-ed bridal shower, and give the couple a gift.

• Help the groom to select a style of tuxedo for himself and for his men

• Orchestrate the collection of the groomsmen’s size cards and deposits, and provide your own

• Plan to pick up and return everyone’s rented tuxedoes, accessories and shoes on the wedding day.

•  Organize the bachelor party together with the groomsmen, including getting safe transportation such as a limo or party bus, planning for dinner and entertainment, and organizing the groomsmen’s payments for the party

• Assist with any pre-wedding tasks the groom requests, such as helping to coordinate guest transportation

• Attend the rehearsal to learn your roles during the ceremony

• Attend the rehearsal dinner to celebrate with the couple and their guests

• Arrive early on the wedding day to get dressed and ready for pre-wedding photos

• Help the groom get dressed and ready

• Pose for pre-wedding photos with the guys

• Attend to the groom as he waits for the ceremony entrance, or participate in the processional as instructed by the bride and groom

•  Hold the bride's wedding ring during the ceremony, and hand it to the groom when instructed

• Participate in the recessional

• Gather the bridal party for post-wedding photos

• Sign the marriage license as a witness

• If asked, make sure the vendors receive their payments

• If asked, hand out the pre-filled tip envelopes to the couple’s vendors

• Have a supply of cash on hand in case something comes up

• Participate in special bridal party dances

•  Offer the first toast to the bride and groom at the reception. For information on giving toasts, visit our Toasts/Vows/Poem section.

•  Participate in the garter toss, if single

• Help the bride and groom with any post-wedding tasks or responsibilities, such as transporting their gifts to their car or home