Female Best Man

zee · Joined: 02 Oct 2005 Posts: 1

Hi,

My best friend (male) last night asked me to be his 'best man' although I'm female.

I'm really flattered, but also confused, it is allowed? Is it a good idea?

He is God father to my 1 year old son, and a really good friend.

What would I wear? A suit or something more like the bridesmaids.

I don't know if I'd be better letting one of his male friends do it, and suggest I do a reading instead?

Help.

Allie678 · Joined: 29 Sep 2005 Posts: 1

Yes you should be the 'best man' Very Happy

. I have heard of this happening quite frequently recently, your friend must have put alot of thought into you being his best man so you should definately take him up on it.

You could wear the same as the bridesmaids, but I have also heard of female best men wearing a skirt and suit jacket in the same colours as the wedding theme i.e either same colours as bridesmaids or same colours as the grooms waistcoat etc.

Louise · Guest

There are no real right and wrongs when it comes to weddings. It is all about personal choice. however if you are talking about tradition then no it is not traditional but that does not make it wrong. Have a look at the duties that are required of you as a best woman and judge your reaction to them. However if you feel that you are unable to perform this position you can always be an usherette instead which is a little less in the spot light and the reading is a great idea whether you take the challenge of being the best woman or not.
good luck in your choice !!

stashun · Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 4

very exciting i would love to be a best woman. go for it

mand · Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 4

yes go for it they must want you to do it or they wouldnt have asked you
so yes go for it