The Ultimate Best Man Guide

ULTIMATE THE BEST MAN GUIDE So you've been asked to be the best man at your friend's wedding. Initial pride turns to fear and dread. Here are a few pointers to ensure you really are the best man. The Stag in Stats 38.7 Marbella Majority of stags stay at home with 38% choosing to go abroad. Top destination for stags outside the UK was Marbella. f157 f625 Number of stag activities has increased in recent (€220) Average spend on stags: £157 per person. (€865) Average spend on being a best man years. Traditional ideas like golfing, horse racing, casinos and lap dancing are still prominent. Demand for paintball, go karting and other outdoor activities has increased. Take inspiration from the celebrities Paul O' Connll George Clooney Venue Venue Surfing and dinner in Lahinch, Co. Clare Meal at Ristorante Da Ivo, Venice Guests Bll Guests 12 €1,000 7 €4,000 Wayne Rooney Bill Murray Venue Venue Crashed a bachelor party in South Carolina Cruise across Mediterranean, harbouring in Ibiza Guests Bill Guests Bil 17 €7,000 20 high No charge for inspiring speech on love and relationships school friends Being the best.Best Man Now that the stag is over, you are the groom's go-to guy for all things wedding related. Planning and organisation is key. Help the groom rent or buy the wedding formal wear. Attend the rehearsal This is your chance to find out how you are supposed to walk down the aisle. Familiarise yourself with the guests and the venue. and rehearsal dinner. Find out about any sensitive family situations. Know the timetable Have the numbers Be prepared for any possible outcome. for the day. of the caterers, the ushers, the bridesmaids, even the band. The Wedding Day and The Speech. Best Man Suroioal Tips The big day has finally arrived. 52% of women say that the biggest regret on their wedding day was the best man's speech, no pressure! Fail to prepare, prepare to fail Don't embarrass the guests Do your research. Write it out in full and then condense it. Say it out loud in front of friends or family. It may be true that the groom used to have an S&M fetish in his 20s, but his Aunt Mary doesn't need to know that. Get feedback. Keep it clean and appropriate. Practise, practise and practise some more. Try to include the bride. Play to your strengths Stay Sober and Enjoy it If you are naturally funny and can hold a crowd for more than 10 minutes, go for it. It's an honour that you have been given this responsibility. ....... If you are nervous, keep the speech simple but speak with confidence. Relax and enjoy the day. Speak slowly and with conviction. Stay sober until the speech is over at least. Give the audience time to enjoy what you are saying. You're expected to be the best man all day and night. References www.telegraph.co.uk/men/relationships/11043229/10-things-every-best-man-should-know.html www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/11223636/When-did-stag-dos-go-so-wrong.html www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2264515/Cost-staging-stag-hen-party-increased-FIFTY-cent-years.html iamthebestman.co.uk/best-man-duties/what-to-expect-from-being-a-best-man/ wedding.theknot.com/groom-groomsmen/groomsmen-guide/articles/best-man-duties-in-detail.aspx www.statista.com/statistics/328240/united-kingdom-bridal-regrets-top-ten/ entertainment.ie/celebrity-gossip/Details-emerge-regarding-George-Clooneys-wildly-impromptu-stag-do/333496.htm www.independent.ie/irish-news/munsters-oconnell-sports-a-different-red-on-stag-night-29419836.html LOY E S DIA M ON D S loyesdiamonds.ie