A Tale From Ancient Weddings
The concept of best man started in the 16th century especially among the Germanic tribes who often raided neighboring villages or towns to get a bride! If a man liked a woman to make her his bride, he asked his best friend to help in the kidnapping! So it was the best man who stood on the right side of the groom, with hand on sword, during the wedding to see that the bride’s family is not trying to get her back. He also had to deal with other men who may want to kidnap the bride for themselves! But you can rest peacefully that today none of your friend will ask you to do this for you. All you have to do is give the first toast, arrange for bachelorette party and keep the guests happy in general.