Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids are women who attend and support a bride at her wedding, typically standing beside her during the ceremony and helping with preparations.

The role ranges from purely ceremonial to intensely logistical—planning showers, coordinating dresses, managing last-minute crises.

The bridesmaids wore matching lavender gowns.

One bridesmaid is usually designated maid of honor (or matron of honor if married), serving as the bride's chief attendant.

role

wedding party

Attendants for bride and groom

altar · ceremony · vows · escort · aisle · bouquet · train · groom · officiant · rehearsal

attire

dress

Skirted one-piece garment

hemline · neckline · chiffon · satin · taffeta · heels · jewelry · updo · hairstyle · makeup

duties

bachelorette party

Pre-nuptial celebration for bride

games · organizing · hosting · dress shopping · emotional support · errands · timeline · checklist · coordination · seating chart

relationships

friendship

Bond of mutual affection

support · drama · jealousy · rivalry · selection · asking · rejection · demotion · childhood friend · sister

film

Kristen Wiig

Maya Rudolph · Melissa McCarthy · Judd Apatow · Megan · food poisoning · airplane · Vegas · puppy · competition · Helen

cultural

quinceañera

Fifteenth birthday celebration

page boy · ring bearer · matron of honor · man of honor · bridesman · white wedding · engagement party · traditions · customs

Categories
Opposites
wedding party role

Bridesmaidsgroomsmen

Groom's wedding attendants

ushers · best man · best men · groomsman · page boys

ceremonial hierarchy

Bridesmaidsmaid of honor

Bride's principal attendant

matron of honor · bride · groom

wedding participation status

Bridesmaidswedding guests

Those attending a marriage ceremony

attendees · congregation · audience · spectators · observers

Phrases
Family

bridesmaid

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
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