New Wedding Trend Alert
Honoring the Father of the Groom
This sweet new wedding trend showcases a new way fathers are stepping up: being the best man. Can your father be the best man? For so many reasons, this trend has taken our hearts and ran with them. Think about it: he is the one man who really has been there for you and with you through it all. Every single moment of your life, before you were even old enough to form a complex thought, your dad has been your biggest fan. Of course, no one trumps mom! But moms get a lot of very deserved moments on the wedding day. From Groom/Mother dances, to first looks with the groom and often even the bride, special florals and more, we have found many ways to honor mom. But this new trend of dad being the best man may just be the solution to honoring him, too. If this tugs at your heart strings, this may just be for you!
Best Dad/Best Man: Interchangeable Titles, Same Meanings
Of course, college, high school, and even grade school guy friends are deeply special. The bonds shared and memories made together are well worth the endless stories, laughs, and thankful tears. And for many, opting to have a best friend, sibling, or other family member stand right beside them as they step into their forever is the perfect fit. But choosing dad may be even better for others.
For some unspoken reason, the idea of choosing to have your father as your best man seems off limits. But we are all for honoring your own unique stories. And with that, choosing and creating wedding traditions that feel good to you and your heart. Nothings is truly off limits. From choosing ice cream over cake, switching up wedding invitation trends, and now, choosing dad as your best man: your wedding day is all about designing a day that feels true to you. Is your dad the best man in your life? Break down that barrier and fill that slot next to you at the altar with his one and only heart. This way of honoring the Father of the Groom has our heart and eyes pouring out amour! And, if you think it can’t get any better, just wait until it is time for the best man speech, which will of course be coming from your dad! Sentiments and silly stories aglore.
Looking for Some Inspo?
We’re all about the visuals, too. No shocker there! 😉 Sit down with your partner to be and enjoy these photos of recent weddings who chose dad as the best man. If reading through this and seeing these photos, visualizing your own father beside you, has your vision a bit blurry (who is cutting onions?!), we encourage you to give this trend some thought. It may just be your next best “Yes!”.
If you don’t believe us, check out this article on Martha Steward Weddings – Can the Groom’s Father Be His Best Man?
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