What makes the best man the

I am a fan of many things at weddings and one of them by far is a good man, the best man to be precise.

Australia, Australia (prHWY.com) July 10, 2012 - I am a fan of many things at weddings and one of them by far is a good man, the best man to be precise. As a celebrant I have the very great honour of being right up close and personal to those hunky 'best men' in their suits and ties; all smiles and giggles. Absolutely gorgeous and, if I may be so bold, a terrific perve!

The tradition of a best man has its origin with the Germanic Goths. Back then it was preferable for a man to marry a woman in the same area or community.

But panic ensued when all the "good 'uns" were taken! And to the neighbouring towns the men would go.

As any good wing-man will tell you, it is not a good idea to enter unchartered female territory alone! And so the groom-to-be would choose his "best man" to accompany him on the mission.

By 200 A.D. the best man took on more responsibility and was more than just a guy to point out the hotties and help kidnap the best one.

See, the bride's family could attempt to forcibly obtain her return at the wedding itself. (Heaven's knows why they would want to get their daughter back?!) Therefore it was the job of the best man to be armed and alert at the ceremony, by the grooms side in case of any mishaps.

A slightly nicer version of this wedding tradition is that this kidnapping was actually planned between the families beforehand. As a way for young warriors to gain status, villages would stage mock raids and fighting. The groom would merely role play kidnapping the woman and the brides family wouldn't fight back very hard. The grooms men and the best man would still protect the bride and groom using real weapons, but serious injury would be unlikely.

The best man would then continue his duties after the ceremony by guarding the door of the newly wed's retreat. Perhaps to keep peeping toms at bay?

Of course much of this is German folklore but it is substantiated by written documentation and artefacts. Records that indicate that beneath the altars of many churches of early peoples (the Huns, Goths, Visigoths, and Vandals) there lay an arsenal of clubs, knives, and spears. The indication is that these were there to protect the groom from possible attack by the bride's family in an attempt to recapture her.

Another popular theory is originates in the 1800′s during the Wild West period. There are confirmed stories of women being kidnapped during her wedding ceremony by cowboys who felt they should be the husband. The couple began choosing a good friend that could protect the wedding party from any wedding crashers.

Today, the best man is an important position in any wedding ceremony. He has to make sure the groom arrives on time and is prepared to meet his bride, control the groomsmen, give a speech and keep the wedding ceremony running smoothly. And let's not forget that all important bachelor party!

More about wedding traditions coming soon!

By Michell é brant

Your Wedding Celebrant Brisbane

Ph: 0400 207 913
E: michelle@idocelebrant.com

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