BridesMEN

The movie Maid of Honor came out in 2008 and I thought, for certain, that there would be a surge of brides having their brothers, male friends, etc. be their BridesMEN (as we like to call them).  We hadn’t seen it until our last two weddings. 

In our first wedding the “Bridesmen” were close friends of the bride who have been by her side for years.  Our second bride had her three brothers stand up next to her, one was even her actual Maid of Honor who dutifully held her bouquet during the ceremony (literally the closest, sweetest family…EVER). 

We so often mention how weddings are becoming less and less traditional in each couples own way.  Having Bridesmen is definitely one of the least traditional and most unique elements to a wedding we have seen so far. 

In the past, if a bride had a really close brother or guy friend the couple would have him stand on the groom’s side to be a part of the wedding.  We say, if you have a brother or friend who you want by your side on YOUR special day…do it!!  And no, they don’t have to wear a dress!

Would you have your best guys stand up as your Bridesmen? 

photo by Kevin York Photography