What is another word for bridesmaid?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈa͡ɪdsme͡ɪd] (IPA)

Bridesmaid is a common term to refer to the women who are closely related to the bride and assist her on her wedding day. However, there are various synonyms for the word 'bridesmaid' that can add a bit of flair and diversity to your wedding vocabulary. Some of these synonyms include maid of honor, matron of honor, bridesman, flower girl, and junior bridesmaid. Maid of Honor is typically the chief bridesmaid, while the Matron of Honor is typically a married woman. Bridesman is a gender-neutral reference to a man who serves the bride, while flower girls and junior bridesmaids are typically younger bridesmaids who are designated to scatter flowers or perform other tasks on the wedding day.

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    attendant, member of wedding party.

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Usage examples for Bridesmaid

She ought to have one bridesmaid, anyway.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss
He was questioned by some, he was enlightened by others; his opinion was asked about dresses and ceremonies, he was constantly congratulated on his daughter's prominence as bridesmaid, and he was sent for professionally, that he might be talked to socially.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr
We want no bridesmaid and wedding favors.
"Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir"
Charles Garvice

Famous quotes with Bridesmaid

  • I'm one of those people who has always been a bridesmaid.
    Piper Laurie
  • I was a bridesmaid at a wedding in one picture.
    Dorothy Malone

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