Which side traditionally supplies the groomsmen at a wedding (in the UK)?

Question

As far as I knew the groomsmen traditionally come from the grooms side and the bridesmaids come from the brides side. Is this right?

Answer 1

Traditionally the bride picks the bridesmaid and the groomsmen are picked by the groom, but now days it seems that's a little old fashioned, so pick bridesmaids and groomsmen from both sides of the family, and that keeps everyone happy, just relaxe and enjoy your day.

Answer 2

Traditionally yes, the bridegroom's attendents should be his friends or relatives. But these days when friendships aren't always 'yours and mine' and people have friends of both sexes then you can chuck the rules out of the window. Have one of your bride's good friends as an usher, or one of the groom's friends as a bridesmaid or have female ushers - its your day - do what you want.

Its also nice to include family members from both sides in the parties - shows that you are aware of uniting families and that you embrace each others'. Having the bride's brother as a groomsman or the grooms sister as a bridesmaid is a nice touch.

Answer 3

let's just say that the groom choses the ushers and best man and the bride choses her bridesmaids. However it is not exclusive to either side for instance the bride could chose the grooms sister as a bridesmaid or the groom could chose the brides brother, only if wanted though if that makes sense.

Answer 4

right! grooms men are grooms buddy and bridesmaids are brides girlfriends!

Answer 5

yes, however the bride's brothers are often including as well as the groom's sisters

Answer 6

Traditionally that's correct, but it's up to you as to whether you follow tradition.