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Do you have to have a best man at a wedding?
The groom asks his brother, best friend or father to be his best man. It makes no difference whether the best man is single or married. Though the best man may have fewer duties than the maid of honor, his duties are just as important, so think “reliable” and choose your best man wisely.
What is the rule of best man?
The best man is often the groom’s closest friend or relative. Sometimes it’s a brother, childhood buddy, cousin, or even the groom’s father or uncle. There are no rules around who the groom can and cannot choose.
Can a married man be best man?
A groom’s best man is usually his closest relative or friend, and can be married or unmarried. Some grooms have even chosen their father as their best man!
Can you say no to being a best man?
It’s totally legitimate to just not want the maid of honour, best man or bridesmaid role or be into being part of a marriage ceremony. Explain clearly that it’s just not a task you can take on and that someone else might be more suitable for the role. If you do decide to take on a role, do it right.
How do you politely decline a job offer to the bride?
And if you’re in the unenviable position of having to decline the position, don’t waste any time telling the bride. “You should tell her right away, as soon as possible,” says event and wedding planner Mindy Weiss, adding that the conversation should take place in person when possible, and over the phone if not.
What happens if you decline a wedding invitation?
If you decline a wedding invitation when you’re actually on the fence about attending, the conversation can quickly get awkward. The couple will probably try to persuade you to attend, and may make offers that you’re not comfortable with, for example, to pay for your accommodation if you’re declining for financial reasons.
Should you decline to be a bridesmaid at a wedding?
Oren suggests being up front about the situation that prevents you from taking on the bridesmaid role, and letting the bride know that by declining the invitation, you’re looking out for her, too.
Is it ever OK to beg off leading a ceremony?
Even professionals have to beg off leading a ceremony from time to time. Wedding officiant Sonia Beverley has, on a couple of occasions, had reservations about working with couples she’s met.