I am going to a wedding for the first time. I am the best man. Should I take a date. I know some of the bridemaids are going alone but not the maid of honor. I do not have a gf or someone I like. What should i expect to do as the best man?
2007-01-23 10:28:49 · 7 answers · asked by Marcus Aldrige 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I would not take a date since you are not currently dating. Weddings are a special occassion and should be shared with close family and friends. Since some of the other wedding party members are also attending without a date, you'll definately have some folks to hang out with. And who knows you may meet a nice girl there. I know I dated someone who I met when they were in a wedding party.
Typically the best man helps the groom pick out tuxedos, plans the bachelor party (if the groom wants one), helps him get dressed the day of his wedding, holds the ring for the ceremony, makes sure the grooms tuxedo gets returned if they are leaving immediately for their honeymoon, helps trasport wedding gifts, and whatever else the groom may ask assistance with. Sometimes they help identifying limo companies and transfer the couples luggage to their limo.
2007-01-23 10:50:54 · answer #1 · answered by Veronica W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not obligated to take a date. I have gone to many a wedding without a date, and had a great time. As best man you need to keep the groom calm. Plan his bachelor party. Prepare a speech and give it. Unless there is a ring bearer or other arrangements, you may have the wedding rings. Be the grooms all around right hand man.
2007-01-23 20:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dawnita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be the groom's right hand man all day long. Unless you have a steady gf a wedding isn't the time to have a 1st date. You will meet new women and have a better and much more relaxed time.
2007-01-27 15:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U expect to be the grooms' go to guy , if he is sweating u need to have a hand kerchief to wipe his face, if he faints u are suppose to be there to revive him u are the stand up guy. And to answer your question u don't have to take a date u are in the wedding party chances are u will have to dance with the matron of honor
2007-01-23 18:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by nitenurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Man, just make sure the groom stays "chilled out" and don't lose the ring.....you are probably more that welcome to bring a guest, you will probably sit at the head table for the bride/groom/groomsman/bridesmaids, so be sure that your date will know someone she can sit with, unless she don't mind to sit by herself while you eat. Be sure to have a speech ready for the new couple. After that, you and your date, should be able to party!
2007-01-23 18:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by buckeyefever7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont HAVE to bring a date you can if you want, but just think of it this way think of the chick you want to invite, could you have a blast with her there, would she be mad when you have to sit at the head table to supper and speeches?? would she get mad if you got hammered? or would you have more fun being able to dance with whom ever you want whenver and sit wherever whenver and go and talk to whom ever whenever?? and whatever you decided is fine its your decision! just make sure the newly weds like her ;)
2007-01-23 18:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bring a date if you like..make sure its fine with the bride and groom. just remember everyone hooks up at weddings...love is in the air!
2007-01-27 14:37:19 · answer #7 · answered by Hailey B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋