Just days before his wedding, Jacob Akerson was stranded without a best man to stand beside him at the altar, so he turned to the man who has been there for every other important life moment up until that point: his 74-year-old grandfather. It was a no-brainer for the 26-year-old groom, who looks at his grandpa, Harvey "Al" Akerman, as a father figure and friend. "Whenever I've had an issue, I've always gone to my grandpa because he's the best I've got," Jacob said. While most grandparents would sit and enjoy the ceremony, Al took part in all the best man activities: dancing to the reception introduction music, giving a best man's speech and being the "really cute old man in all the photos." Al shared his thoughts in his best man speech about how Jacob has grown into a kind man, and how happy he was for Maria to join their family. This was Al's first time being a best man in a wedding. 📷: Anna Behring Photography