Women as groomsman

There is nothing wrong with having the important women in your life stand next to you but Wayyy too early to think about this. Friendships change and if your date is correct you have a lot of time to think about this. You shouldn't ask your bridal party until about 8 months before your wedding.

That works! How you described it is exactly how I've always seen it. Same dress, different color.

This is definitely becoming a lot more common now, and I think you could totally do it! You can look on pinterest for ideas about attire, some wear suits or pants, a suit with a skirt or what you've described. There is plenty of inspiration out there!

I will most likely be having a man of honor. He will probably match the groomsmen but will be beside me.

I know my wedding is a long time away I'm just reaching out to a community that is based around these types of questions. I appreciate all and any responses. You're all great !

FH is having a "Groomsmaid" as he calls it. She will be in black to match the guys black suits but we let her pick whatever dress she wanted as long as it was floor length and black

Go for it! We haven't asked our wedding party yet since it's too early for us too, but FH is planning to have 2 groomsmaids their dresses will match the groomsmen's ties, and my bridesmaid dresses will be in a different color. I love to see that others are doing this more and more.

I've read the first sentence a few times now and I just don't understand why you can't have them stand on your side if they're two of your closest friends and you want them there.... ?? Sides don't have to be even. Have the people you love and *want* the most up with you (or have no party at all, that's my preference!). But like K.M. said, don't ask this early; wait another 3.5 years!

@Rachel I'm pretty sure that OP does want them on his side and doesn't want them to be his FWs bridesmaids since they're his friends. (Sorry if I'm assuming pronouns, OP).

My husband had a "best woman"! She chose to wear a suit but had the option of wearing a black dress. It's more common these days and whoever you are closest to should be on your side IMO

The title I've used most is "Groomswoman" - and yes, I would have them on your side Congrats and Best Wishes!

For the opposite, with brides who have male friends, I have been using "Bridesman"

FH is having a best woman- she will be wearing a dress same color as the men's suits

That's exactly what we did in our wedding, H had a groomswoman the wore a burgendy dress to match the guys' burgundy ties. I had a bridesman that wore a mustard cardigan to match the girls' mustard shawls (we had a pretty casual wedding, no suits/tuxes). All the guys wore the same bout, all the girls had the same bouquet.

This is exactly what we're doing. Our "groomslady" is wearing a dress the same length/material as the bridesmaids, but in a grey that matches the tuxes. We haven't decided if we'll give her a bouquet or a boutonniere. We're leaving that part up to her. We also let her choose between attending my bachelorette trip or his bachelor trip, depending on her schedule. She was friends with my fiancé first, but we're both close to her.

Same sex couples have been having mixed attendants for years! It's about time everyone knew they can have their important people with them. It also looks very natural. The attendants for my past weddings have had the option of tux or dress, which ever they are most comfortable in.

My FH will have a groomswoman too!

That's a great idea! They can wear dresses matching the GMs or suits if they'd like.