Ok, so my dad left me when i were young and im not planning to get married yet! But were curious. who would be the best man? does it always have to be the dad or can it be anyone related?
2007-12-31 04:33:51 · 28 answers · asked by ILoveYouLewis [: 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The best man is almost never the girls dad. The best man is usually the guys best friend.
I think what you are looking for is who will give the bride (you) away. Anyone can. Your mom, a close family friend. Anyone you want.
2007-12-31 04:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry your dad left, as all kids need both parents.
as to your question, the guy chooses his best man, you choose your maid of honor but i believe your question is more of who walks you down the aisle and "gives you away" as normally thats a fathers job. you may have anyone do this for you that you wish, including an uncle or even ur mom's new bf/husband or a family friend, if u feel secure. you may also choose to not have anyone do this or even choose your mom, there is no right or wrong here, its only whom you feel most comfortable with.
good luck and GOD bless.
2007-12-31 14:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by junkyarddogfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time the broom picks how he wants to be his best man, and groomsmen. It can be anyone from family, close family friends, to collage buddies.
2007-12-31 13:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best man in not the brides father or the groom father.
The best man is someone related or non related to the groom.
The brides father is who walks her down the isle. The grooms father doesnt have any part of the wedding ceremony.
2007-12-31 13:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by sammy3256 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dad usually gives the bride away, he is never the best man. The groom chooses who will be his best man.
2007-12-31 13:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by Sweet Suzy 777! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darlin, the best man is never your Dad. He or a close male relative are designated to walk you down the aisle, and pay for the reception, of coarse. (Optional)
Your dad didn't leave you, he left your mom, so don't go blaming yourself for his exiting the family scene. You, like so many youngsters are victim to this kind of problem, but it really had nothing to do with you. Stand tall girl ! You are just as beautiful and loving now, as you would be if he was around.
2007-12-31 12:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. And you are a year older than I was when my mom began hammering these four little things into my head. I followed them all. Got my education, had and have always had, great jobs, married twice to truly lovely men... (one wanted children, and in the end, I did not, (we are still good friends) the second was killed, and am now with a wonderful man who will be buying a house with)
I made no major errors, sweetie with these four things in the back of my mind. I have a lovely life, I have never hurt anyone, my parents taught me HOW to think, not WHAT to think, and my mom made sure that I could always take care of myself.
1. The most important decision you will ever make is who you marry. Choose with your head as well as your heart.
2. Have no children until your bond is strong, and have no more than you yourself can support. You may just have to. (And at the cost of $250,000 per kid to age 18 with no frills, make sure you can retire someday)
3. At any and all costs finish your education to qualify for those high paying jobs. It is likely that you will work sometime during your marriage, probably for decades…. Get paid for it. And remember, your kids and your education are forever…. Husbands, lovers and promises are not!!
4. Have a stash of cash no one knows about even if you are sure you will never need it. You absolutely will, and the more the better.
We ought to teach these life skills in school.... we don't. So, keep them
2007-12-31 12:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by ladyren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best man is the best friend of the groom. or whoever the groom wants it to be.
If you want to know about who gives you away...the male who you feel has been the father in your life OR have your mother give you away OR here's a radical idea--You give yourself away--You freely and willingly walk into marriage as your own woman to join your life to the man of your choosing.
2007-12-31 12:45:27 · answer #8 · answered by Invisigoth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean - who do you choose to 'give you away'? (This is not the best man - the best man is the grooms choice of companion who ensures the ring is carried safely to the venue, amongst other tasks). You can choose any man you like who agrees to officiate for you - you don't actually need to be given away. You could walk down the aisle on your own if you so choose.
2007-12-31 12:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by CountTheDays 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best man is the person your fiancee chooses to be his best man. You don't need your dad to give you away...it can be just your mom or a very close male friend/relative to fill that role of "giving you away".
2007-12-31 12:41:13 · answer #10 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋