bridesman
Groom's wedding helper
A bridesman is a male attendant chosen by the bride to be part of her wedding party, the counterpart to a bridesmaid.
The role parallels that of a groomsman but serves the bride rather than the groom: Her brother stood as her bridesman.
The term reflects shifting wedding customs as couples move away from strictly gender-divided attendant parties.
One who seats guests
- escortOne who accompanies another
- attendantOne who assists others
- maid of honorBride's principal attendant
- wedding partyAttendants for bride and groom
honor attendant · bridal party · supporter · witness · helper · aide · second · deputy
Marriage rite and feast
- altarSacred ritual table
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- nuptialsVows and rings
processional · recessional · officiant · chapel · reception · boutonniere · toast · rehearsal
Bond of mutual affection
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- trustConfidence in another
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- supportTo uphold or sustain
confidant · brotherhood · kinship · closeness · devotion · affection · solidarity · companionship
usher
One who seats guests
- escortOne who accompanies another
- attendantOne who assists others
- maid of honorBride's principal attendant
wedding party · honor attendant · bridal party · supporter · witness · helper · aide · second · deputy · entourage
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
nuptials · processional · recessional · officiant · chapel · reception · boutonniere · toast · rehearsal · matrimony
friendship
Bond of mutual affection
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- trustConfidence in another
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
support · confidant · brotherhood · kinship · closeness · devotion · affection · solidarity · companionship · rapport
reception
Act of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- partyGathering for celebration
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
banquet · festivity · dancing · merriment · champagne · speeches · gala · bachelor party · rehearsal dinner · sendoff
bridesmangroomswoman
Female honor attendant
groomsmaid · groomsman · best man · man of honor · usher
- junior bridesmaidChild in wedding party
- bridesmaid dressesCoordinated outfits for wedding attendants
- bridesmaid dressGown for wedding attendants