Best Man

Best Man is in Anglo-Saxon countries the term for the ( male ) main witnesses of the groom. Mostly this honor is the brother or best friend of the groom and the bride and groom received. If one of his friends is responsible for gathering as the bride and groom, is awarded to him under the circumstances of this title in gratitude.

Obligations

The duties are those of a similar German witnesses, he usually must also assume the responsibility for the wedding organization.

Other names

In the United States it is customary for the groom to several witnesses - the so -called " Groomsmen " or " Usher " - has, of which he named "Best Man" chooses one. The female counterpart of the " Best Man " is the " Maid of Honour " or " Matron of Honour", the counterpart to the " Groomsmen " are the " Bridesmaids ". The gender-neutral term for the Best Man and the Maid of Honour is " Honour Attendant ".

History

In Anglo-Saxon England the Best Man took over the role of bodyguard for the newlyweds. The groom stood to the right of the bride, so that his sword arm was free, the best man on the other side with hand on sword. However, this can not apply to the Scots, as they were allowed to carry any weapons at that time.