I agreed to do it, hes always been there when i needed him. and the wedding isnt sudden for them, theyve been planning it for months, and have been engaged for years. it is sudden for me because he joined the army, so i havnt talked to him for six months. I knew about the wedding, i just didn't know the date until today. anyway, what do I need to know, what do i need to do, ect. i am not very familiar with weddings. any advice and tips would be wonderful.
2006-07-25
10:38:40
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➔ Etiquette
by the way, the wedding is tomarrow evening, and i work all day, so i kind of need answers ASAP. thank you all very much, you are doing me a huge favor!
2006-07-25
10:39:23 ·
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He is your friend. Don't spend too much time worrying about why he asked so late. Just be there for him. He is in the military and his tomorrows are even less guaranteed than yours are. Just look on line for a good toast, or better yet just be honest. Say a little about what you know about them and how much happiness you wish for them.
Also if it is not too late for you to do so, take the day off work or at the very least, the afternoon and just spend time with him getting ready, or even just talking or whatever guys do to bond. Then ask him what he expects you to do for him during, before and after the wedding.
Don't spend so much time worrying about the short notice. What's done is done. Work on what is yet to come.
2006-07-25 12:11:12
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answered by Haveitlookedat 5
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Well I would take him out for a few drinks tonight to celebrate his up coming wedding, then you need to be there for support tomorrow. Help keep him from worrying about all the little stuff so he can focus on the day at hand. Just be a friend...... There are no set rules on what a best man should do, you are there as a support system for your friend and that's all you have to worry about. Sit back and enjoy in the happiness your friend and his wife will share. Don't worry you got this!!!!
2006-07-25 17:48:37
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answered by :)*taurus tease*(: 3
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Get a tux and work on a speech for the reception... or just watch "Wedding Crashers" and do the opposite of what they do.
As far as the actual wedding goes, you stand there, and sometimes the best man is in charge of the ring.
Sorry I couldn't be more help, but I've never been a best man.
2006-07-25 17:43:11
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answered by ildjb@sbcglobal.net 5
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I think you are supposed to make a CEREMONIAL SPEECH in which you give you best wishes to the bride and groom. You may want to add in a story about some time you all spent together and how much it meant to you.
I was the best man in a wedding and DID NOT make a speech. That PASSED. Just being there for your friend should be good enough for them. Good luck.
Muffin Man: That is a great thing NOT TO SAY in the speech even if it is true. Thanks for the laugh.
2006-07-25 17:42:47
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answered by Sparky 2
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Well, you will probably be expected to give a toast. You should google "wedding toasts" to find a nice one. You could print it out...there is probably no time to memorize now. Hopefully, the groom will help you out with attire. If it is informal, you could probably wear a good suit. Other than that, stand still during the ceremony, smile, and support your friend!
2006-07-25 17:43:59
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answered by Anonymous
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I know you said he is your friend, but this is rude, is it a big wedding, or small or are they going to get married at court house,
I would just wear a dark suit, your in charge of the ring, and probably making a toast if they are do sit down dinner.
I hope he appreciates what you are doing for him.
2006-07-25 17:57:48
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answered by brown.gloria@yahoo.com 5
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Ask somebody to buy you a tux of couse with your money. You can have them call u at the store to see what size and color u should get. Probably black. After work stop at the mall to get them a present. I dont know much about weddings but thats what i would do
2006-07-25 17:45:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Make sure you have something to wear. Does your hair look good? Hair cut etc. While at work during the day come up with a toast for the couple, and have a good time.
2006-07-25 17:43:57
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answered by beckihrh 5
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Ask friend what to wear,time, place,how early to be there,if you are to say or do anything special,Ask he's family and friends what they know about arrangements.Bring a gift for both.They may have a wishing well or sothing to donate money.
2006-07-25 17:46:44
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answered by robert p 7
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Someone must have bailed... Wear a jacket...and think up something funny and not embarassing to say when you make the toast... not that you bagged the bride before he did.
2006-07-25 17:42:45
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answered by The Muffin Man 2
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