Being asked to be a best man is a great honour ... but there's the terrifying prospect of giving the speech. There's the stag party to organise, but where do you start? Then there are all those other duties, not to mention the general support you'll need to give the groom. Pretty soon you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed and start to wonder how you can get out of it.

The wedding book market is a crowded one, but it focuses largely on the needs of the bride. This fun, practical, and informative guide details the duties, etiquette, and potential pitfalls of being a best man, from the pre-ceremony events to the after-hours party. It's the most comprehensive book on the subject, with wisdom culled from many sources, full of essential tips for everything from planning the bachelor party to making the toast. The elegant trim size makes it a perfect gift for the best man-to-be, but this is more than simply a gift book-it's a valuable tool for an important day.

Perfect Best Man is an indispensable guide to every aspect of the best man's role. Covering everything from organising the stag night to making sure the big day runs according to plan, it walks you through exactly what you need to do and gives great advice about getting everything done with the least possible fuss.With checklists to make sure you have it all covered, troubleshooting sections for when things go wrong, and a unique chapter on choosing and organising the ushers, Perfect Best Man has everything you need to make sure you rise to the occasion. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.

A very practical guide to the duties of a best man, covering all the essential points of organisation and etiquette. Advice on briefing the ushers, organising the stag party, getting the groom to the church on time, and making that speech.

This is a necessary part of any best man's kit. It includes tips on organizing both himself and the groom, with a step-by-step, six-month checklist to ensure everything goes with a swing, plus essential pointers on all the ceremonial duties and on the witty speech that is expected of him

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