honor attendant

Bridal party member

Honor attendant is a gender-neutral term for a wedding party member who supports the bride or groom—replacing the gendered "maid of honor" or "best man." The term gained currency as weddings became less traditional and couples wanted to include attendants regardless of gender: My brother is my honor attendant.

Related

bridal shower · bridal party · bouquet · dress · aisle · ceremony · vows · walk down the aisle · procession · escort · entourage · plus one · reception · gown · flowers · train · veil · matching

Opposites
wedding role hierarchy

honor attendantbride

Woman getting married

groom · newlywed · the couple · guest of honor · celebrant

wedding party status

honor attendantwedding guest

Ceremony attendee by invitation

attendee · observer · spectator · uninvited guest · wedding crasher

Family

honor, attendant, honors, honored, honoring, honorable, honorary, honoree, dishonor

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G