Wedding Day Terms

  • bride - a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
  • bridegroom or groom - a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
  • bridesmaid - a female friend attending bride at wedding
  • groomsmen - a male friend attending bridegroom at wedding
  • maid of honor - an unmarried woman acting as principal bridesmaid at a wedding
  • matron of honor  - a married woman acting as principal bridesmaid at a wedding
  • best man - a male friend or relative chosen by a bridegroom to assist him at his wedding