Before the Wedding
• Arrange for the bachelor’s dinner and/or party
• Select a gift for the Groom
• Act as a liaison for the Groom’s friends and family
• Confirm that the Groom has taken care of the honeymoon travel arrangements
• Provide transportation for the Groom to get to the ceremony and from the ceremony to the reception
Before Leaving to the Wedding Ceremony
• Help the groom dress and finish packing
• Insure that the car is packed for the honeymoon
• Check to make sure there is gas in the Groom’s car and/or the honeymoon car
• Groom should have the wedding ring.
• Travel Tickets, Passport, ID etc.
• Copy of the reception speech.
• Car Keys
• Money / Travelers Checks
• Handkerchief
• Any gifts or acknowledgments
• Checkbook or credit card for any needed payments
Before Walking Down the Aisle
• Have everyone use the restroom
• Tie shoes
• Zipper’s up!
• Last minute grooming If vows are written, make sure Groom has his
• Best man has wedding ring
After the Ceremony
• Sign the marriage license
• Pay the clergy fee
During & After the Reception
• Musicians or DJ setup
• Speech to the groom and bride
• Offer the first toast
• Dance with the bride and her attendants
• Read telegrams or special mail for the bride and groom