Table of Contents
Introduction ix
1 Outline of the best man's duties 1
2 Have you got what it takes to be a best man? 7
3 Should you say 'yes' or 'no'? 14
4 The engagement party 20
5 From 'day one' to 'three months to go' 22
6 What to wear 37
7 Invitations and wedding presents 49
8 The ushers and their duties 53
9 The stag party and other celebrations 60
10 From 'three months to go' to 'D-Day minus one' 71
11 The wedding rehearsal 75
12 The wedding day: before the ceremony 81
13 The wedding ceremony 85
14 After the ceremony 93
15 The reception and the speeches 95
16 The best man's speech 100
17 After the speeches 111
18 After the wedding 118
Quick Quotes
Some material for the best man's speech 120
Quick Reference Section
QR 1 The main duties of the best man and the ushers 125
QR 2 The wedding timetable 127
QR 3 Checklists 134
QR 4 Further sources of advice and information 140
