So, at a wedding, when the groom chooses a female attendant, which is a better way to refer to her: groomsmaid or groomswoman? Just curious as it came up in another forum, and I can't make up my mind which I like better.
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WindSparrow - Jul 24, 2010 4:24:03 am PDT #26480 of 30000
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JZ - Jul 24, 2010 4:49:57 am PDT #26481 of 30000
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Our wedding had mixed attendants, and IIRC we just called them attendants (except for the matron of honor and best man, and I think we may have called my brother's husband, the only boy on the bride's side, the stud).
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But of the choices on offer, I'd prefer groomswoman, as woman is a nice neutral descriptor for a grown-up female person, whereas maid is a little less neutral and has more ick potential.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jul 24, 2010 5:04:25 am PDT #26482 of 30000
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I was my sister's Best Woman. Which was nice. She also had bridesmaids, though.
Kathy A - Jul 24, 2010 5:13:04 am PDT #26483 of 30000
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Back in the late '80s, I had a coworker who had her best (male) friend as her main attendee; they called him the Dude of Honor.
DCJensen - Jul 24, 2010 5:31:17 am PDT #26484 of 30000
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Steph L. - Jul 24, 2010 6:29:00 am PDT #26485 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Wait, what are the male attendants called, traditionally (on the groom's side)? My mind has gone totally blank.
Lee - Jul 24, 2010 6:32:09 am PDT #26486 of 30000
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groomsmen
Steph L. - Jul 24, 2010 6:45:25 am PDT #26487 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Oh my god, I was drawing a total blank! (Yes, despite the use just a few posts above of "groomsmaid" and "groomswoman.") I need more caffeine.
Hil R. - Jul 24, 2010 7:00:09 am PDT #26488 of 30000
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Or ushers.
Cashmere - Jul 24, 2010 7:11:54 am PDT #26489 of 30000
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