Venue of the Month

The Tythe Barn, Oxfordshire

The 14th Century Tythe Barn is full of original features and character, yet has been renovated with a rather contemporary twist.

Set in attractive landscaped gardens, the venue can be hired exclusively and the dedicated team of staff offer a personal service helping you with the planning of every aspect of your day.

Best Man Tips

The following advice will get you prepared and help you to perform your best man duties as well as possible:

If you haven’t met the parents of the bride & groom - suggest to the groom that you do so.

Visit the venue (if it’s not too far away) to enable you to get your bearings – where to park, how to get there, timings etc.

If the bride & groom are going straight on honeymoon, find out how they will be leaving the wedding and where the luggage needs to be stored.

If the couple are staying nearby for their wedding night – find out whether you need to take their overnight bag/luggage there first.

Find out whether you will be travelling with the wedding party from the ceremony to the reception or whether you need to make your own way.

Ensure you have arranged transport to get you and the groom to the wedding ceremony and have a backup in case of any problems. If you’re taking your car, make sure it’s cleaned beforehand.

Arrange to meet up with the ushers in advance for a drink – get to know each other, make sure they are aware of their responsibilities, what time they should arrive on the wedding day, timings on the day and exchange mobile numbers.

Ensure the ushers have numbers for taxi firms should any guests require transport from the ceremony to the reception, copies of maps to the reception and a mobile phone.

Obtain a copy of the wedding day schedule in advance to familiarise yourself with the day’s events and timings.

Keep a copy of the schedule with you on the day so you can help ensure things run to plan

Find out from the bride & groom what the seating arrangements are for close family and provide the ushers with these details.

Traditionally the best man and chief bridesmaid join the bride and groom midway through the first dance but with an increasing number of couples doing a routine first dance, you’d be wise to check in advance when you should take to the dance floor.

Make sure you look presentable – having your hair cut and polishing your shoes is a must.

Collect any cards or messages from guests who have been unable to attend the wedding.

Make sure you have everything before you leave for the ceremony – honeymoon luggage, speech, rings, church fees & money for suppliers (if applicable), buttonholes, schedule of timings and the groom!

Remember to take your mobile phone in case of emergency (but keep it switched off).

Finally, whilst you’ll want a drink or two before your speech to settle the nerves, make sure you don’t drink too much.

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