groomsman
Bachelor party regular
A groomsman is a male friend or relative chosen by a groom to assist and stand beside him during a wedding ceremony.
Groomsmen typically help with pre-wedding tasks, attend the rehearsal dinner, and wear matching attire.
The groom's principal attendant is distinguished as the best man.
He asked his college roommate to be a groomsman.
Men's formal evening attire
- suitMatched formal garments
- bowtieSymmetrical knotted neckwear
- cufflinksDecorative sleeve fasteners
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
vest · pocket square · dress shoes · tie · suspenders · cummerbund · lapel pin · matching
Ceremonial entrance music
- altarSacred ritual table
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- recessionalClosing ceremony music
- vowsSolemn binding promises
ring bearer · usher · seating · escort · officiant · chapel · nuptials · wedding party
Kinship among men
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- buddyInformal term for companion
confidant · support · trust · companion · memories · history · childhood friend · brother
Closed curve shape
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- speechOral communication ability
- planningArranging for future events
- organizingSystematically putting in order
usher · escort · decorating · setup · errands · wrangling · coordinating · logistics
Pre-nuptial celebration for groom
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- speechOral communication ability
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
party · roast · sendoff · rehearsal dinner · after-party · festivities · cheers · congratulations
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
boutonniere · vest · pocket square · dress shoes · tie · suspenders · cummerbund · lapel pin · matching · rental
processional
Ceremonial entrance music
- altarSacred ritual table
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- recessionalClosing ceremony music
vows · ring bearer · usher · seating · escort · officiant · chapel · nuptials · wedding party · bridal party
brotherhood
Kinship among men
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
buddy · confidant · support · trust · companion · memories · history · childhood friend · brother · ally
ring
Closed curve shape
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- speechOral communication ability
- planningArranging for future events
organizing · usher · escort · decorating · setup · errands · wrangling · coordinating · logistics · timeline
bachelor party
Pre-nuptial celebration for groom
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- speechOral communication ability
dance · party · roast · sendoff · rehearsal dinner · after-party · festivities · cheers · congratulations · revelry
- ceremony participantsofficiant, celebrant, maid of honor, bridesmaid, ring bearer
- wedding customswedding vows, wedding veil, wedding rings, wedding gown, wedding ceremony
- wedding partybride, bridesmaid, bridesmaids, maid of honor, matron of honor
- weddingwedding, wedding ring, marry, wedding ceremony, wedding rings
- weddingswedding, wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding ceremony, bride
- Groom-Relatedring bearer, usher, tuxedo, boutonniere, wedding band