Role of Best Man

Responsible for organising the Usher's activities.

Organizes the Bachelor Party for the groom.

Drives the Groom to the ceremony site and sees that he is properly dressed before the wedding.

Pays the clergyman, musicians, photographer and other service providers the day of the wedding.

Holds the Bride's ring for the Groom, if there is no ring bearer.

Witnesses the signing of the Marriage Certificate.

Drives the newlyweds to reception, if no driver has been hired.

Offers first toast at the reception, usually before dinner.

Dances with the Maid of Honour during the Bridal Waltz.

Oversees return of tuxedo rentals for groom and ushers, on time and in good condition.

Role of the Groomsmen

Assists the Best Man with the Bachelor Party.

Distributes wedding programs and maps to the reception venue as guests arrive.

Seat guests at the ceremony.

If a female, offer the right arm and if a male walk along his left side.

If a couple, offer right arm to the female and suggest the gentleman follows.

Seat Bride's guests in the left hand pews and the Groom's guests in the right hand pews.

If pew ribbons are used, two Groomsmen may loosen them one row at a time after the ceremony.

Direct guests to the Reception site.

Dance with the Bridesmaid and other important guests.