I'm not opposed to the idea, but I'm concerned about how my conservative family will take it. I also don't understand how the "man of honor" will come down the aisle. Normally, a groomsman would accompany them, right?...
2007-04-30 10:21:32 · 35 answers · asked by belle046 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think it's perfectly fine to have a "man of honor". Friend of mine had one at her wedding, and it worked out great. Re. what your family might think... well, at some point you really have to decide what is more important - your wishes or your family's approval - and stick with your decision. You can't make everyone happy all the time; if you make some of them happy some of the time, consider it a success. If you feel that having something so untraditional will cause more of a "stir" than you can handle - then stick with the tradition. But in and of itself, there's nothing wrong with the "man of honor" idea. And he can come down the aisle by himself, it's not necessary for him to be accompanied. It depends on your wedding party.
2007-04-30 10:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its great! I'm sorry that your family may not like the idea but remember, it's YOUR wedding. The "man of honor" could/would come down the aisle single file, ahead of the bride. The groomsmen would already be waiting at the altar. After the ceremony the "man of honor" and best man would walk side by side, arms clasped in front of them behind the bride and groom. No problem.
2007-04-30 10:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Man of Honour is nothing new. I've heard of it happening plenty of times. It's perfectly fine. It's your wedding and you can have whomever you want stand up for you. I've never actually seen it though so i'm not sure how he would walk down the isle. I have been to a wedding where the groomsmen are already at the altar with the groom and the bridesmaids walk down alone, so maybe you could do something like that so that he will walk down on his own and won't look awkward because everyone else will do likewise.
2007-04-30 11:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by katskradle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a different idea, but what you can do, is have the man of honor come down the aisle alone. if you have the same number of groomsmen and bridesmaids, then they can walk together and then the man of honor can walk alone. and, tell your family to get over it if they don't like the idea. it is your wedding, make it a day to remember.
2007-04-30 11:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by ariel_okinawa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man of honor would walk down by himself not another man. I say if your best friend is a guy, then go for it. It's your wedding. To me the person of honor has a big responsibility. In addition to all of the prewedding parties, they are responsible for helping you through the times when marriage gets tough. If that person is a guy, then so be it!
2007-04-30 10:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a great idea... I have seen this happen in only one wedding I have been to , and what they did was have the "man of honor" walk down the aisle by himself and did the same with the best man. Don't worry about your family this is your wedding not theirs, make it the way you want it to be, be strong in your convictions.
Good luck! Congrats!
2007-04-30 10:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by lopezjri 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a great book called "Weddding Ettiquette" by Emily Post, well I think a relative actually wrote it, but anyways she is like the Number ONE authority on ettiquette. It is a great book sells for about $29 hardcover at Waldenbooks/Borders. It has a section on every part of the planning/wedding/reception/showers/post wedding everything and it also discusses a man of honor. And it is becoming a more common thing. Try it! Congrats on your wedding
2007-04-30 10:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
one wedding i went to the bride had a man of honor and the groom had a maid of honor, and they walked each other down the aisle as normal, they just standed in a different spot at the altar. the man of honor was the bride's best friend, and the maid of honor was the groom's best friend.
2007-04-30 10:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by LoriBeth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A male maid of honor is known as the bride's "honor attendant." He can be accompanied by a bridesmaid, a female attendent to the groom, or not accompanied by anyone.
2007-04-30 11:29:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its very unique and something I would consider doing too.Sometimes you just trust a guy more than a girl.I would say to let the man of honor be accompanied by one of the maids.Its your wedding and whatever makes you guys happy then your family should understand.
2007-04-30 10:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by Emerald 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋