bridesmen
Groom's supporting party
Bridesmen is the plural of bridesman, a male attendant chosen by the bride in a wedding party.
The role mirrors that of bridesmaids but is filled by a man—typically a close friend or relative of the bride.
The term has gained currency as wedding parties become less rigidly gendered: Her two bridesmen wore suits that matched the bridesmaids' dresses.
One who seats guests
- escortOne who accompanies another
- attendantOne who assists others
- best manGroom's primary attendant
- man of honorPerson of upstanding character
wedding party · entourage · supporter · witness · aide · helper · page · steward
Ceremonial entrance music
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- altarSacred ritual table
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- officiantCeremony presider
readings · benediction · ring exchange · unity ceremony · receiving line · recessional · bouquet · chapel
Bond of mutual affection
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
ally · trust · support · solidarity · kinship · affinity · chosen family · mutual respect
One who accompanies another
- seating guestsPlacing attendees in chairs
- aisle runnerDecorative walkway cloth
- candle lightingIgniting wax wicks
- guest bookLog for visitor signatures
programs · transportation · troubleshooting · setup · coordination · crowd control · emergency kit · timeline
Matched formal garments
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- cufflinksDecorative sleeve fasteners
pocket square · vest · dress shoes · formal wear · lapel pin · suspenders
usher
One who seats guests
man of honor · wedding party · entourage · supporter · witness · aide · helper · page · steward · squire
processional
Ceremonial entrance music
officiant · readings · benediction · ring exchange · unity ceremony · receiving line · recessional · bouquet · chapel · nuptials
friendship
Bond of mutual affection
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
confidant · ally · trust · support · solidarity · kinship · affinity · chosen family · mutual respect · companionship
escort
One who accompanies another
- seating guestsPlacing attendees in chairs
- aisle runnerDecorative walkway cloth
- candle lightingIgniting wax wicks
guest book · programs · transportation · troubleshooting · setup · coordination · crowd control · emergency kit · timeline · rehearsal
suit
Matched formal garments
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
cufflinks · pocket square · vest · dress shoes · formal wear · lapel pin · suspenders
bridesmenbridesmaids
Female wedding attendants
maids of honor · matron of honor · maid of honor · flower girls
- junior bridesmaidChild in wedding party
- bridesmaid dressesCoordinated outfits for wedding attendants
- bridesmaid dressGown for wedding attendants
- bridesmaid bouquetFloral arrangement for wedding party