Putting the Best Man wedding speech to one side, there are many other duties that as Best Man you could be expected to do! These vary as every wedding is different, but below is a list of all the duties you could be asked to do, and how best to do them.

Toastmaster / Master Of Ceremonies
This is where you announce specific parts of the wedding. For example, when the wedding couple enter the room for the wedding meal, you'll probably have to get everyones attention (tapping on a glass with a spoon with do) and tell them "Ladies and Gentlemen, please rise for the Bride and Groom". You can also expect to introduce the speakers for the speeches (the Bride's Father, then the Groom normally), and also announce the cutting of the cake etc.

Lord of the Rings
Keep them safe. You'll be asked to present them during the wedding ceremony, and pass them to the official conducting the wedding. Make sure you can feel them in your pocket at all times. Some people keep hold of them in their hands right until they pass them over which is fine, but these can make them hot and sweaty - and a nightmare to get on fingers!

Signing the Wedding Licence
After the ceremony, normally you'll be asked to sign the wedding licence along with the Chief Bridesmaid.

Organising the Troops
As soon as you arrive at the Wedding, you're in charge of making sure the Groom is not only dressed correctly, but also in the right place. For example, if the Wedding is in a Church, then make sure he's around for Photographs outside the Church on arrival, but then moved into the Church to prevent him seeing the Bride's arrival. You'll join him at the front of the Church once inside. Also, keep a check on any Ushers you have who will be directing guests to their places before the ceremony.

"To the Reception..."
There may well be people, presents and cars that all need to get from the Wedding to the Reception. As Best Man, you should make sure that people know where they're going, and that you have anything you need to take to the reception (Presents, Decorations etc).

Photographers
Make sure during the wedding day that the Wedding Photographers or Videographers have everything they need. In setting up group shots, they may well need your help to herd people into place - and certainly will need you for some shots with the Groom.

Presents and Gifts
You should arrange to have any Presents moved somewhere safe after the Wedding and then arrange for the delivery of them to the couples home.You should also take care of any Keys, Tickets, or anything similar that the wedding couple will need later in the day.

Let your hair down and have fun!
Above all else, you should make sure that you enjoy the Wedding Day! You may be slightly nervous, but remember that everyone is there to have a great day - and as long as you relax and look after your duties, you'll have a fantastic time! Anyone who has been a Best Man will tell you that they were dreading it until the big day - but when it arrived they loved every minute of it