Bridegroom
A bridegroom (often shortened to groom) is a man who is about to be
When marrying, the bridegroom's future spouse (if female) is usually referred to as the bride. A bridegroom is typically attended by a
Etymology
The first mention of the term bridegroom dates to 1604, from the Old English brȳdguma,[1] a compound of brȳd (bride) and guma (man, human being, hero). It is related to the Old Saxon brūdigomo, the Old High German brūtigomo, the German Bräutigam, and the Old Norse brúðgumi.[1][2]
Attire
The style of the bridegroom's clothing can be influenced by many factors, including the time of day, the location of the ceremony, the ethnic backgrounds of the bride and bridegroom, the type of ceremony, and whether the bridegroom is a member of the
National or ethnic traditions
- In the tuxedofor an evening ceremony.
- morning suits; unless a uniform is appropriate.
- Bridegrooms of Scottish descent often wear full Highland dress, as do their groomsmen.
- In tuxedo.
Responsibilities during the ceremony
In Anglo-American weddings, the bridegroom will often give a short speech after the reception, thanking the guests for attending, complimenting the bride, thanking members of the wedding party, and possibly sharing a "roast toast", in which he makes jokes at the expense of himself or a member of his party. His speech will normally be followed by one from the
Religion
Christianity
In
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.[4]
Also see Matthew 9:15; 25:1-13; Mark 2:19-20; Luke 5:34-35; John 2:9; 3:29.
References
- ^ ISBN 0-19-283098-8.
- ^ Klein, Ernest (1971). A Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the English Language Dealing with the Origin of Words and Their Sense Development Thus Illustrating the History of Civilization and Culture. Amsterdam: Elsevier Pub. Co. p. 324.
- ^ "Arbeidets Rett - Viet på tradisjonelt samisk vis". www.retten.no (in Norwegian). 28 February 2014. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
- ^ John 3:29
