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The best man is the name given to the male assistant to the Bridegroom at a Wedding . Usually the groom gives this honor to someone who is close to him, either a brother or his closest male friend.

In the context of a traditional American/British White Wedding , the best man's duties typically include:

  • Organising a Bachelor Party for the groom

  • Possibly helping plan or organise some details of the wedding

  • Getting the groom to the wedding on time, generally by sleeping in the groom's bedroom the night before

  • Supervising the groomsmen

  • Holding the bride's ring at the altar

  • Acting as the officiant if the wedding ceremony is paid

  • Giving a speech at the wedding, usually at the expense of the Bride and groom, and thanking the Bridesmaid s

  • Stocking the men's room at the reception with mints and soap


The Groomsmen assist the best man with these functions.

When the groom wishes to give this honor to a woman, she may be termed the "best woman" or "best person." The bride's equivalent of the best man is the Maid Or Matron Of Honor . A neutral term is "honor attendant".

In Uganda a best man does what is described above but he is also challenged to guide the newlyweds in ways of marriage. This means that ideally a best man must be married, preferably to one wife and should be in position to give sound, tried and tested advice. A best man must be a confidant and be discreet about the details he hears from the new couple.


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