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5 Tips for Being the Perfect Best Man

Your best friend has asked you to be his best man but you are filled with a sense of foreboding that you will somehow mess one of his most important days up. But never fear, because as long as you follow these tips you should be able to be a great support to your friend as he starts a new chapter in his life.
1. Delivering a good speech
While the idea of delivering a speech can fill most people with dread, remember that you are there to support your friend and he has asked you to be his best man because he thinks that you know him best. Make your speech personal but a strike a balance between embarrassing and scary. Be brief, and remember that this day is about him. If you really do not like speaking in public, present a slideshow or video but make it good. Get some video footage and if necessary have a professional editor make your video look good.
2. Dress sharp but not flashy
Make sure your suit fits; your shoes and tie match the shirt and suit. Generally, you can wear both black and brown shoes with navy blue and gray suits but if you are wearing a black or brown suit make sure you wear matching shoes. Learn how to tie a bow tie and avoid getting a clip on.
3. Make a checklist of your duties
This will ensure that you do not forget anything and that there is nothing that you need to do at the last minute. This just allows you to plan well in advance and make sure everything goes off without a hitch. Start working on the things that need to be done in advance so as to account for any delays or disruptions that will inevitably occur.
4. Keep the shenanigans to the bachelor party
At the wedding and reception you should be the one making people comfortable and making sure everyone gets what they need. But plan unforgettable bachelor party where even you can let loose. You should also try to save the groomsmen some money by making sure you get the best discounts at the hotel and other venues whenever possible. Use the time to create some great memories together as friends keep things light and memorable.
5. Keep close tabs on the ring
Rings are expensive and nothing will be more devastating to the couple than losing it. If you are in charge of it from the moment the groom buys it, make sure that it is safe at all times. If there is a ring bearer involved, especially a very small child, replace the ring with some sort of dummy as you never know what he/she is going to do with it.
Support your friend emotionally on his big day and make sure that he is as calm as possible. Finally, have a great time yourself. Good Luck!
Spice up your best man speech by adding a cool slideshow with a great video background to entertain the audience.