The present trend by some grooms opting for their female friends taking up the best man duties at their weddings has elicited divergent reactions from some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Traditionally, the role of a best man is usually for a male close confidante of the groom.
Most times, this female “best man’’ wear tuxedo, suit or the traditional attire “agbada’’ also known as “babanriga.’’
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Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that notable celebrities like Etinosa
Idemudi was part of the groomsmen during Daniel K Daniel’s wedding and
Kemi Adetiba at Banky W and Adesua Etomi’s traditional wedding in 2017.
Similarly,
musician Simi was among the groomsmen during OAP Gbemi
Olateru-Olagbegi’s wedding, as well as Sameera Ahmed, Don Jazzy’s
Personal Assistant was part of her brother’s groomsmen in 2016.
Mr Taiwo Micheal, a businessman said he picked his twin sister to play the
role of his best man because they were close and she was most suited
for the job among his friends.
“We are very close and who better
to serve as my best man on that special day than her? Moreover, I met my
wife through her’’ he said.
According to him, he sought for the consent of his then wife to-be and his twin before carrying out the act.
“I had to seek their opinion individually to ensure they will be
comfortable with the idea to avoid any embarrassment,’’ he said.
Similarly,
Emmanuel Sunday, a media practioner said he opted for a female best man
during his wedding because of their friendship, loyalty and to honour
her.
“There are some of us who have females as best mate, genuine
friends without any string attached who have stood and supported us
through thick and thin.
“I am so fortunate to have a female
friend that is like a “brother to me, who supported us throughout our
courtship, introduction and traditional marriage that was why I asked
her to be my best man and she accepted.’’
Also, Reuben Sarki an artiste said though he was unmarried, he would prefer a female best man
at the appropriate time to avoid any clashes or envy amongst his
numerous male friends.
“I wouldn’t want a situation, where any of
my friends might feel bad about my choice of best man over them, so I
would prefer my long time female friend to take that role.
“Moreover, they said what a man can do, a woman can do it better, so would give it
a try because women are good in planning and ensuring a hitch-free
events without any mishap.
On her part, Miss Faith Samuel, a make-up artist said she was indifferent about the trend.
“I am indifferent to this trend because the female might be his best
friend or a close relation, and as long as the bride is comfortable with
it, I see nothing wrong with it,’’ Samuel said.
Deborah Joseph, editor of Brides magazine, said that the key for many people is to break with convention.
‘People are keen to have an individual, bespoke wedding,’ she says.
‘They hope people will remember the day by the fact that they have done
something different. I have seen mums walking brides up the aisle. (NAN)
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