What do you think of a bridesman?

Question

In a wedding instead of bridesmaid.... like if one of the bride's closest friends is a male?

Answer 1

I think it will be just fine!!! And also if your family is traditional and against such a thing there is two ways to handle it. One its your wedding do what you want. Two have him be a groomsman. Either way do as you want. Nothing is tradition anymore and it doesn't need to be!!!

Answer 2

I had this situation happen, and the couple decided to ask him to be an usher. He actually escorted the bride's mother because he was a close family friend. He had just gotten married and the gal had been in his wedding earlier, but not as a bridesmaid. She lite candles. You can be creative and find something meaningful for him.

I'm not sure I would do the "bridesmaid" thing though. My reason is based on the fact that I'm looking at this from a different angle than you are. Once you've been married awhile, you'll realize there is room for one close man in your life. You know other men, but only one can be close. You and the friend might stay friends, but the relationship will be different. Your gal friends can still be close. But, there's no room for the closeness from other guys. At some point these friendships have to change, and the wedding is as good a place as any to symbolize the change.

Answer 3

I have a bridesman. He is one of my best friends and I do not feel right for him to walk on my fiance's side. In additon, my fiance has a Groomswoman...it's your wedding...and if the bride's closest friend is a male, the male should be on the bride's side.

Answer 4

I wish I had asked one of my guy friends to be a bridesman. I decided against it since he is going to be best man in a wedding that will take place one week after my own...otherwise I would have asked him in a heartbeat.

I think it's a great idea. There's no reason to have all women stand up beside you if you are really close to your male friends. That's an archaic idea, to have it be totally restricted by gender for no important reason.

Answer 5

I had bridesmen - my brothers and one of my best guy friends. my husband also had groomswomen - his sisters. I also had bridesmaids and he had groomsmen.

my mom couldn't wrap her mind around the idea of a "bridesman" or "groomswoman" but whatever. my brothers and guy friend are closest to ME, so why would they stand up on my husbands side? same with his sisters.

Answer 6

The bride's male friends who are asked to be part of the wedding party are part of the Groomsmen! They stand in with one of her bridesmaids. Or they can be titled as Ushers also!

Answer 7

Wouldn't he just be a male escort to some other woman in the wedding party? That is how I have seen it done before. The guy may be the woman's friend or family, but he's just considered a "groomsman." But I am all about whatever makes you happy. Like my maid of honor will be a man of honor.

Answer 8

It's plain stupid. The wedding attendants are for BOTH the bride and groom. If you have a male friend you want as an attendant, he would be a groomsman. If your fiance had a sister, she would be a bridesmaid.

Answer 9

honestly no offense but i think its stupid. he should just be a groomsmen. tell ur fiance u want him to be one and see what he says. a bridesmaid should be a girl only. it will look totally odd..who is he gonna walk down teh aisle with another man? how would u like ur fiance to have a best gal pal? just doenst make sense...some things are a traditionf or a reason.

Answer 10

I would do it in a second. I have a VERY good friend who is male and I have known him for over 15 years. If I had a big wedding I would seriously think about having him in it...I don't want a big wedding AT ALL but I like this idea alot.