The choice of best man is a very important one becasue there is a lot more to being a best man than merely making a funny speech. Although the groom’s first choice may be his best buddy from the pub or his younger hippy brother they may not be the best candidates. To avoid their dissapointment you might want to assign them another key role in the wedding, like reading a poem or singing a song during the entertainment. For the important role of your best man choose someone dependable and well organised. Many grooms these days opt for a best woman mainly becasue women are generally better organisers and usually take weddings a bit more seriously.
