The Duties and Responsibilities of a Best Man at a Wedding

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Before the Wedding

In advance of the wedding, you need to be there, with the groom, when he is selecting what he and you should wear for the wedding. Make sure you allow him to have the final decision - it's his day.

As mentioned previously, you need to organise the stag do/bachelor party. It's OK to surprise the groom with what you are doing but try and have a rough idea of what he might want, and who he wants there. Don't do anything that will upset him. While organising something like this can be a lot of fun, it can also take a lot of planning, especially if you are going away for the weekend with a lot of friends. You'll need to make the bookings and collect the money from people, and ensure that there is enough to do throughout the weekend to keep everyone entertained! There are companies that can help you to do this.

While it's fun to stitch up the groom a little on the stag do, you must also make sure he comes back in one piece, with all his hair and eye brows still attached! Otherwise you will have an angry bride-to-be to deal with!

Shortly before the big day you may need to attend a rehearsal ceremony and dinner. This will be good practice for the real day. Not everyone has a rehearsal these days, so make sure you find out if your bride and groom will be... they'll be impressed you even thought of it!

The Wedding Day

On the wedding day itself you should get ready for the big day with the groom, assisting him in dressing and preparing and generally making his life easier. He will have lots on his mind so help him out as much as you can, keeping everything organised.

If required, make sure the bride and groom have their marriage license with them. It's something that is easily forgotten on such a busy day.

You will likely be in charge of making sure the groom gets to the wedding, and may be responsible for transporting him there yourself. You also need to make sure he gets there on time, well in advance of the bride. You should both be at the venue in sufficient time to be able to greet the guests as they arrive.

At the wedding venue, you will be in charge of the ushers and ensuring they carry out their roles correctly. To help you do this make sure you have a copy of the seating plan so you can help them out with seating people if they need it.

Before and during the ceremony is one of your most important jobs... making sure you have held on to the rings! Keep them somewhere completely safe but easily accessible. At the right time, you will need to hand these over during the ceremony, and you don't want to have lost them at this crucial moment!

After the Ceremony

After the ceremony, you should walk the maid of honour down the aisle behind the bride and groom.

You may then be required to sign the marriage certificates as a legal witness and then help the photographer to organise the guests for the wedding photos. Some weddings can have a huge amount of people and organising them for the photos is a laborious process. Most people want to get them over with, so the partying can begin, and your assistance here is invaluable.

Once done, you may need to get to the reception venue if it's not at the same place as the ceremony. If they don't have transport arranged them you should drive the bride and groom there yourself - so make sure you have clean car!

At the reception, you will likely be seated at the head table. This is the point when a Best Man will likely start getting nervous about their speech. As long as you have a well written speech, and have prepared, then you will be fine! Don't be cocky beforehand and think that you don't need to prepare for the speech. At least have thought about what you want to say, who you need to toast, etc, and make some notes on paper. This will make everything go so much smoother. Try to make the speech humorous and heart-warming, not saying anything inappropriate. Also try to keep it to a reasonable length - speeches that go on too long can be sooo boring!

Once the speech is out of the way, and the party has started, you should offer to dance with the bride and the maid of honour.

During the party, you may want to sneak out and decorate the vehicle that will be taking the newlyweds away.

Try to take on some of the hosting responsibilities at the reception by mingling with the guests and helping out with any small issues. It all helps to make the Groom's day that little bit easier.

After the Wedding

After the wedding it may be your duty to ensure the men's formal wear is returned to the rental shop following the wedding, if appropriate.

You may also need to help to bride and groom with getting to an airport for their honeymoon. If they are going the same night as the wedding, they may be reliant on you to look after their flight tickets, and ensure their luggage is stored in a safe place throughout the wedding day.

It seems like a long list now but as long as you have prepared, and know what to expect, then everything will be fine and you can enjoy the day! Being a Best Man should be a great day, and it will be as long as you remember all of your duties!

The article is written by Greg Williams, owner of http://www.rhymingspeeches.com/. Greg has operated within the wedding trade for many years and is an experienced public speaker. On the Rhyming Speeches website, Greg provides a guide, with many great example rhyming verses, to the Best Man (as well as the Groom, Bride and Father of the Bride), on how to make their wedding speech rhyme. A rhyming speech is a great way of giving a unique interesting speech that the guests will want to see, but it can also be much easier, and less nerve wracking, to present than a conventional type of speech.

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Wedding Venues For The Disabled

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When selecting from the available wedding venues in any location, it is very important to consider factors such as whether or not the location is compliant with various disabilities you or your family and friends may have. What should you plan for? What should you look for in these facilities? Before you select a location for your special day, be sure it addresses every detail that is necessary for the disabled guests or participants in your special day who need the attention. Think about the details here:

One Level

One of the first things to consider about such wedding venues is if they are on one level or more than one. Any area where there are steps is likely to be a problem. A solution the facility may offer is having a ramp in place for those who cannot do the steps. However, various levels within one facility can be challenging under any circumstances. Even simple things, like doorways with tracking along the bottom can lead to people tripping.

Space To Move

Next, consider the amount of space available to allow an individual to easily move through it with a wheelchair. This means having space to turn and easily get between aisles. This may be especially important in situations where they need to be the focal point. For example, if the bride or groom is in a wheelchair, he or she needs ample space to progress down the aisle, move around tables, and be able to even partake in the festivities on the dance floor.

Height Factors

For those with wheelchairs, the height of tables can be a factor many do not think about when planning this meal. Though many will be at an appropriate level for meals, you should be sure buffet tables and others are all at the right height as well.

Other Needs

What other needs do individuals require? If you have not yet done so, ask the venue staff about what steps you can take to ensure that their evening is just as special as it can be. Sometimes, having these individuals as a part of the planning process can be very helpful. Ultimately, the facility you select for you and your guests needs to be able to accommodate the needs of every individual. This means that they need to be flexible enough to work with you, or you will need to simply move on to another location.

Wedding venues are often handicap compliant, but that does not mean that every setup offered will be. Be specific with the facility about your needs. Learn about any limitations they may have. Only select a venue that can appropriately accommodate all of your needs. This will make a big difference in the ability of everyone at the event to truly enjoy themselves.

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Wedding Photography: How to Choose the Right Wedding Photographer for Your Big Day?

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Your wedding day will be one of the most important and memorable days in your life. Finding the right wedding photographer will help you to capture all of the precious moments of your big day. Begin your photography research early to ensure that you get the best professional at the best price for your wedding portraits.

Start Now

Professional wedding photographers can find their schedules booked up months in advance. This means that it's important for you to start looking for a wedding photographer for your wedding right now. Once you've located the photographer you want to hire, pay their advance deposit fee to lock them in for your wedding date. Many people plan their weddings more than a year ahead of time, so it is never too early to begin looking for your photographer.

Style Match

Photographers come in as many different styles as any other element in your wedding. Some favour modern photographer with stark shots against blurred backgrounds. Others photograph in traditional styles and recognizable set-ups. Some old school photographers continue to rely on film, while most photographers have moved to digital equipment. And some professionals prefer pre-planned shots versus taking spontaneous pictures. Give a lot of time and thought to the types of pictures you would like from your big day and ensure your chosen photographer can meet your expectations.

Experience Matters

Anyone can pick up a camera and take a picture. But not everyone can take a good picture, and that is the distinction between professional wedding photography and pictures taken by amateurs. Before selecting your wedding photographer, learn about their background and experience. Have they studied photography and composition through a school or training course? How long have they been working as a photographer? Do they have experience with weddings? Bear in mind that more experience tends to mean higher pay when you hire a wedding photographer.

What's in a Package?

Many wedding photographer 's package offerings together to make it easier for their clients to select what they want ahead of time. While this may mean that you save money while grouping together different shots or prints, it may also mean that you need to work with the photographer to get exactly what you want and at a price that is agreed upon ahead of time. As you work to finalise arrangements, discuss all of your expectations and create a written plan for your big day.

When you mix the right combination of experience, expectations and price, you'll be able to enjoy your wedding photography for a lifetime!

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Elements of a Great Wedding Invitation

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Your Wedding Invitation is an important part of the wedding planning process, and is something you will want to prepare once you have set your wedding date and secured the location. If you are planning to have out of town guests at your wedding, or are planning a destination wedding, it is also best to send a save the date card 4 to 6 months prior to your wedding date. This will allow your guests plenty of make their travel arrangements, and will ensure more of your family and friends are in attendance. Your save the date card does not need more detail than the date, location (even a city and state will do), your wedding planning website (if applicable) and a note that a formal invitation will follow. Your formal wedding invitation should be sent about 8 weeks prior to your wedding, and you should request RSVP replies 3 weeks prior to your wedding date.

A formal wedding invitation should include the following elements:

- Wedding Response Cards: This will tell you who will and will not attend your wedding reception. The do not forget to include a stamped return address envelope with the response card. Note that the response card should be that of the person hosting the wedding.

- Directions and Maps: This is an important element, especially if you have out of town guests attending. Note that these should be printed individually and not photocopied. Most reception halls will have this information available to download off their website just be sure to double check the details for accuracy before you start printing copies.

- Accommodation Cards: Like the directions and maps, this is another important element if you are planning on inviting many out of town guests. You should include nearby airports, hotel options, area attractions and rental car agencies. If you have booked a block of rooms in a nearby hotel or you have reserved rental cars in their names, you would provide this information as well.

Optional elements for your wedding invitation include:

- Reception Cards: Reception cards should be used if you are planning on having different guest lists for your wedding ceremony and wedding reception. The reception card is used to include details about the wedding reception such as the time and venue.

- Website Links: Some couples have a wedding website to post details about their wedding. If you would like to include a website, a simple card with the web address can be included in the invitation.

Keep in mind that any extra inserts included in your invitation should be printed on a high quality paper that is the same thickness and color as your actual invitation if you do not have coordinating stationary in the same pattern.

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How To Make Silk-Screened Wedding Invitations

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Weddings are expensive affairs that start with the invitations. Creating your invitations will give the guests a taste of your wedding's theme. For plenty of couples, weddings are ideally classy and elegant affairs. To show this through your invitations, silk screen can be used. Although there are commercially available silk screened invitations, these often cost as much as ten dollars for each invitation card. Here's how you can save money by creating your own.

1. Purchase. You will need silk screens that have been pre-cut according to the size of your invitations. You should also have plenty of ribbon, a computer, printer, and a hole puncher, as well as the fancy paper of your choice. Remember that you should have at least as much silk screen as papers, since the silk screen will be placed directly on top of the invitation.

2. Design. Next, use a computer to create the design for your invitation. The invitation does not have to be too large. A standard size for your invitations will fit four invitations in a sheet of paper. However, if you are including other details on the invitation such as the prominent guests of honor, then you can use half a sheet or a whole sheet for each invitation. Generally, however, these will need to be folded in half. Type in the design on your computer and choose your fonts carefully. Layout the text in an artful manner, and then add a simple image, such as of white doves, flowers, or wedding rings.

3. Print. Next, save the invitation and print these out on your computer. You will need to save the invitation so that you can create more, for guests that may come up along the way. Upon printing, make sure that the ink has thoroughly dried out before you proceed.

4. Punch in holes. Next, take the sheets of silk screen and place these on top of the invitations. If the silk screen is too large, you can use scissors to cut off the excess length. Align the sheet of paper and the sheet of silk screen, and then use punchers to create two holes on the top of the invitation. Make sure that the holes are not too close to the first line of text, since you will tie in ribbons at the holes. If these are too close to the first line of text, part of the invitation may be unreadable.

5. Tie. Finally, take the length of ribbon and create a ribbon that covers the entire top of the wedding invitation. The ribbon should match the color of the bride's dress and should not to be too large, since the invitation needs to fit into an envelope for you to be able to mail the invitation to the guests. Place each finished invitation in a fancy card and mail.

The invitations are only the first step of planning and preparing for the wedding. Start off the invitations in an inexpensive yet charming way to set the tone as you prepare the rest of your wedding.

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How to Word the Perfect Wedding Invitation

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There are a few different formats for wording a wedding invitation. The format you use for your wedding invitation is dictated by two things: who is hosting the wedding and the type of ceremony you are having.

The first lines of your wedding invitation, and thus the first names that your guests will read, should be the person or people hosting your wedding. Traditionally, this has been the brides parents, but today it is often both families or the couple themselves. This is followed by the request that your guests attend. The wording here is dictated by whether you are having a religious wedding ceremony or secular wedding ceremony. Therefore, there are four ways in which the first lines of your wedding invitation can be worded.

Style 1: One or both sets of parents are hosting a wedding with a religious ceremony. This should be worded as:

Mr. and Mrs. John Doe
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter

or

Jane and John Doe
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter

Note that the word "honour" is intentionally using the traditional British spelling. Also, the example is written assuming the bride's parents are hosting. The wording can be modified if the groom's family or both families together are hosting the wedding.

Style 2: The couple is hosting a wedding with a religious ceremony. This should be worded as:

Ms. Sarah Doe and Mr. Steven Smith
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage

or

Together with their families,
Sarah Doe and Steven Smith
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage

Style 3: One or both sets of parents are hosting a wedding with a secular or civil ceremony. This should be worded as:

Mr. and Mrs. John Doe
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter

or

Jane and John Doe
would be delighted for you to attend
the marriage of their daughter

Again, the example is written assuming the bride's parents are hosting. The wording can be modified if the groom's family or both families together are hosting the wedding.

Style 4: The couple is hosting a wedding with a secular or civil ceremony. This should be worded as:

Ms. Sarah Doe and Mr. Steven Smith
invite you to join them at the celebration of their marriage

or

Together with their families,
Sarah Doe and Steven Smith
invite you to join them at the celebration of their marriage

Rest assured that this is the most confusing part of wording a wedding invitation. If the bride and groom are not hosting the wedding and your invitation is modeled after Styles 1 and 3 above, the following lines should introduce the couple. Traditionally, this is done with the bride's first and middle name first, followed by the groom's title and full name, and should read:

Sarah Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven Evan Smith

For a less formal wedding, feel free to use both full names, such that the invitation reads:

Sarah Doe
to
Steven Smith

The next step is to list the date and time of the wedding. Again, there is a traditional and informal way to do so. For a traditional wedding, etiquette dictates that the full date should be spelled out as follows:

Saturday, the thirteenth of November
two thousand and ten
at half after two o'clock in the afternoon

For a less formal wedding, the date and time can be written in the traditional manner, to read:

Saturday, November 13, 2010
at 2:30 p.m.

After the date and time, you should list the location of your wedding. This should include the name of the venue, the street address, city and state.

The final piece of information you include on your wedding invitation should be regarding your reception. If you have a different guest list for your wedding ceremony and reception, you should include the details of your reception on a reception card that is enclosed in the same envelope as the formal invitation. If you choose to include the reception information in the invitation, an example of the wording would be:

Reception to follow at the Plaza Hotel

If you prefer to have a reception card, the card should read:

Reception
8 o'clock

The Plaza Hotel
Fifth Avenue at Central Park South
New York, NY

In addition to the above, some couples opt to add the following details to their wedding invitations:
- A note on attire - Depending on the venue of your reception, you may have a dress code; if this is the case for your reception hall, be sure to add a simple line at the bottom of your invitation in a slightly smaller type face such as "Black tie".
- A request not to bring children - While this is generally understood, a note reading "Adult reception" can be printed on the bottom of your wedding invitation again in a smaller type face.

As a finishing touch, be sure to enclose a separate response card with self address stamped envelop for guests to R.S.V.P.

If you want to include additional information, such as directions and accommodations, it should be on a separate piece of stationary and enclosed with your formal invitation. Keep in mind it is generally bad etiquette to include any details about your wedding registry in your invitation. Your gift preferences can be posted on your wedding website, and you can include a separate card in your invitation with your website URL.

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Event Management Companies for Birthday Parties, Conferences And Festivals

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Whether it is a bachelorette party Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, birthday party or any wedding party, planning and organizing is a daunting task. People find it highly difficult to plan and arrange party in a flawless fashion. It needs field expertise, practical experience and simplified approach to make an event completely exclusive that every person can enjoy. Not every person can arrange a successful party. This is the reason people prefer to consult party planners. They can arrange different types of things and assemble a one of a kind occasion requirements. They can plan and arrange from birthdays, outings, galas, ceremony, graduations, anniversaries, showers to engagement parties of any size.

For Birthday Parties

Event planning companies can easily solve all the party related problems and make it as smooth as possible. Their event planners and experts can customize an astounding theme for birthdays, bachelorette/bachelor parties in town. You are only required to consult with them to detail your party needs including budget, theme, decoration, number of guests, etc. Based on the requirements they can arrange everything for a remarkable night out. They also provide valuable insight and understanding to the demands of their clients. They understand the vitality and value of events. They help you creating your identity in public by implementing figurines, murals, wood sculptures and paintings.

For Conferences

From corporate or banking conferences to the mega awards ceremonies, product launches, fashion shows, trade exhibitions, grand openings, marketing and advertising presentations, receptions, these event planning companies can handle anything efficiently. Their planners understand the eminence of branded events as well as signature galas and its very impact on the society. They know that conveying a company's messages across the demographic platform creatively and innovatively are the best way to anchor their roots in the society.

For Festivals

Event management companies can produce and direct carnivals, festivals as well as casino events of all sizes as per your specific requirements. They arrange all types of entertainment for both young and adults. Their trained friendly staff will be on site to make sure that your day runs seamlessly well. They arrange every possible thing under your budget and apply their skills and expertise for that shimmering and glittering occasion.

Event planners understand that any public or corporate event is both eminent and stressful. Keeping that in mind, they ensure that nothing is left to chance to avoid any unseen problems or unwanted circumstance.

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