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"Groomsman" Quotes from Famous Books

... Bridegroom, who has made his way to the church, accompanied by his "best man," or principal groomsman—an intimate friend or brother—should be waiting at the communion rails to receive his future wife on her arrival. He and she then stand facing the altar, he being on the right of the bride, and the father or the gentleman who is to "give away" ...

— Enquire Within Upon Everything - The Great Victorian Domestic Standby • Anonymous

... mind Charlie Hardy's dropping in for Sunday dinner every week, if he wanted to. He never bothers. He never is in the way. He is as deft at buttoning a glove as he is amiable at playing cards. You always think of Charlie Hardy first if you are making up a theatre party. He serves equally well as groomsman or pall-bearer—although I do not speak from experience in either instance. He never is cross or sulky. He makes the best of everything, and I think men say that he is "an ...

— The Love Affairs of an Old Maid • Lilian Bell

... the finest thing in life become the prey of such vulgar parasites? Why should our heavenliest moments be profaned and spoiled by needless worries—hateful to the name of love? Our wedding will be very simple. We shall not even want you as groomsman or Miss Carmichael as bridesmaid. I daresay we shall get along without cake and speeches, and as for the rice and old boots, upon my word, I don't ...

— A Trip to Venus • John Munro

Words linked to "Groomsman" : attender, wedding, wedding party, best man, tender, attendant