The best man usually arranges the stag party, see our stag and hen party section. They may also be asked to the organise the hire of clothes for the main group of men, to collect these and return them afterwards. He may be asked to organise transport arrangements for himself and the groom to the ceremony and to liaise with the ushers to ensure the seatings of the guests is correct.

Besides ensuring that the groom arrives at the wedding standing, sober and happy.... they are also in charge of the rings and will present them at the appropriate moment during the ceremony.

The best man is also required to make a speech : usually the most worrying part of the day.....