Wedding Trends, Wedding Tips
Everything You Need to Know About Bridesmen
Oct
Modern brides have taken weddings into a whole new level as bridesmen and man of honour are becoming more and more popular in weddings of today. Gone are the days when bridesmaids and maid or matron of honour are only restricted to the female friends of the bride. Today, all genders get to play the part especially if they are best friends or siblings of the bride-to-be.
“In contemporary western culture, a bridesman is a male friend of the bride, one who walks down the aisle in the bridal ceremony in the traditional place of a bridesmaid.”
If you are thinking of having a Man of Honour or adding a couple of bridesmen to your bride squad, here are a few pointers to remember for brides with their own best men.
Dress him up to stand out.
Although there are bridesmen who would love to don a matching dress just like the ladies, most bridesmen get to pick their own outfit for the big day. They need to match what the bridesmaids are wear while also steering clear not to be confused as part of the groomsmen. You can opt to match the colours of the bridesmaids’ dresses with the shirt or necktie of the bridesman while also wearing the same shade as the groomsmen for his suit and pants. Other accessories you can play with in terms of colours include the boutonniere, his pocket square, and his socks as well.
Get him involved.
Whoever said that wedding planning is only for the ladies must not have had a great bridesman help in the tasks. From assembling invitations to bridal dress shopping, bridesmen can be a great helper and their unique take on fashion might just be the opinion you need to say yes to the dress. He might be great in the kitchen or a handyman with DIY projects, so make the most out of his skills and abilities, just like the other bridesmaids.
Expect for him to finish preps first.
Even with an extensive skincare routine, he is sure to finish ahead of the rest of the bridesmaids during the morning of the wedding. If you plan on having a brunch with the bride squad as you all get ready together, you can have him take a few extra tasks while the ladies are still busy dressing up. He can help bring the bride’s gift over to the groom and he can also assist in distributing the bouquets and bridesmaid gifts to the ladies.
Include him in all pre-wedding events.
If you plan on having a spa retreat with your bridesmaids, he can still join in the fun as he gets his nails done and his feet scrubbed. A weekend trip to the wine valley or a night out in the city can still be done even with a guy bridesmaid included in the mix.
Give everyone a heads up to avoid confusion.
Aside from informing the wedding planning, let the other members of the wedding day crew know that you have a bridesman as part of the bridal party. The videographers and the photographer might be confused when there are two suits are marching the aisle side by side or when a single guy in suit wears a different tie as the rest of the groomsmen.
