matrons of honor

Married wedding helpers

Matrons of honor is the plural of matron of honor—a married woman serving as the bride's primary attendant at a wedding.

The role parallels maid of honor, which designates an unmarried attendant.

Some weddings have both: Her sister served as maid of honor and her best friend as matron of honor.

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wedding day · dress · rings · something borrowed · aisle · ceremony · unity candle · flower girl · bouquet · handfasting · wedding vows · chuppah · bridal shower · rehearsal dinner · marriages · toast · first dance · married couple

Opposites
marital status of wedding attendant

matrons of honormaids of honor

Bride's ceremonial companions

bridesmaids · groomsmen · junior bridesmaids · flower girls · ring bearers

gender role in wedding party

matrons of honorbest men

Groom's primary attendants

groomsmen · ushers

Family

matron, honor, matrons, honors, honored, honoring, honorable, honorably, dishonorable

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