Is there anything called a groomswoman? And does she have to hold flowers ?
2007-02-07 01:41:52 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It is my brother's wedding
2007-02-07 01:46:26 · update #1
Yes, I have heard of that before, and No she doesn't have to hold flowers, it is your wedding ( I assume) and you can have it however you want! Good Luck and Best wishes
2007-02-07 01:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by ♥shannon c♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The question is confusing....so it is hard to tell what you mean....is it a woman who is going to act as an attendant to the groom instead of the bride?
Usually any women the groom wants in the wedding...like a sister, special friend, etc. would still take a place by the bride...as a part of the wedding....and any men who are related or friends of the bride who are going to be in the wedding would stand by the groom. The women usually carry flowers, the men wear boutinnieres.....
Guess there is no reason why you can't set them up to stand wherever you want....like I have seen couples stand on each side...the women with the flowers, etc.
Does that answer your question?
2007-02-14 23:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was at a wedding where the bride and groom had a "best person" each rather than a best man/maid of honor. So many people thought it was such a touching and unique thing!
The groom had his sister stand for him, she wore a formal dress in black and white to represent "tux" colors, it wasn't a suit style dress, but a very pretty formal. She didn't carry a bouquet, but she did hold a long stemmed rose. (I think he gave it to her before the ceremony started just as a token...)
The bride had her brother stand up for her and he wore the traditional tux..
It was a very attractive wedding party, and the change-up made the whole party just look like such fun!
The traditional rules are being "altered" so much anymore...I'm having my daughter give me away rather than my dad. He's been there, done that..I'm not really "his" to give away anymore. We're having an intimate informal wedding due to this being a 2nd marriage for both of us and I think that it's more important to show that my 12 yr old is accepting and approving of what is to become our new family....and everybody that I've passed it by likes the idea as well....even my dad!
As long as the bride and groom feel comfortable, I think it's all ok!!!
2007-02-07 10:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by secret_oktober_girl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They just call them attendants. No, if there are females on the grooms side they don't have to hold flowers.
I have seen them wear a fitted tux - to look like the rest of the men. I have also seen them wear a dress or pant suit in the bridal colors, yet different from the bridesmaids, either in color or style.
It pretty much depends on the taste of the bride and groom what they want to do. It also helps if the attendant agrees to the style to help them feel more comfortable.
2007-02-13 21:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by Carrie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there can be a groomslady, groomswoman, groomsmaid, whatever you wish to call it.
Her flowers should more match the boutonnieres of the groomsmen. She could either have a regular corsage, or hold a much smaller bouquet than the bridesmaids. (perhaps a pomander ball, tussy-mussy, etc.)
check out:
http://www.theknot.com/ch_article.html?Object=A21125111626&keywordID=150&keywordType=2&parentID=527 for pomanders. You can use any small flower.
http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com/viewItemPers.asp?idProduct=1296&refid=zgoogle&keywords=tussy_mussy
You don't want her looking like she is on the wrong side so her dress should reflect that. You may want it to be black with accents the color of the bridesmaids so she blends in with the tux of the groomsmen. Or it could be the same color as maids, but different style. However you want to coordinate it so she is clearly different, but it all works together.
2007-02-07 10:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is; a "Groomswoman" is a female standing on the groom's side with the other groomsmen. And if you want, she can be your "Best Woman." In the same vein, a male may stand on the bride's side, and be a "Bridesman." And if the bride wants, the man can be her "Man of Honor." Regardless of where they stand, a woman would wear a dress and either hold a bouquet or have a corsage; and the man would wear a suit or a tuxedo, and have a boutonierre.
2007-02-14 18:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by Tweety 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister was her son's "Best Man". She wore black with colors that accented the groomsmen. She carried no flowers, she had a buttonaire. It was a big hit and they were considered to be very progressive. It's his wedding so he can designate whomever he chooses to hold whatever position he chooses. Nothing about weddings is written in stone and it is nice to see people do what works for them rather than what tradition dictates.
2007-02-14 17:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by Rosebudd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of the bride having a Man of Honor, so I would imagine it's acceptable to have a groomswoman, but whether or not she'd carry flowers, I have no guess. Perhaps a corsage would do?
2007-02-07 16:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by Happy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a groomswoman, but I've heard of men having a woman as their best "man". And I would imagine it would be up to the bride if she wants her to carry/hold flowers. Traditionally a groomsman wouldn't hold flowers - so perhaps not.
2007-02-07 09:45:12 · answer #9 · answered by Brandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure now a days anything goes. Although I think they are just called attendants now when there are mixed genders in wedding parties.
Lots of brides have men standing up on their side, and vise versa, there is nothing wrong with that.
Have fun!
2007-02-07 09:51:37 · answer #10 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋