bridemate the opposite of best man

[Ju]

Is bridemate the opposite of best man and bridemates of the opposite of best men?

Thank you.

 

[Gillnetter]

Is bridemate the opposite of best man and bridemates of the opposite of best men?

Thank you.

The core word is "maid", not "mate". The best man is for the groom. The bridesmaid is for the bride. A bride may have a number of bridesmaids but the groom can only have one best man.

 

[billmcd]

Is bridemate the opposite of best man and bridemates of the opposite of best men?

Thank you.

The "opposite" or comparable role/title of best man for the primary attendant of the bride is maid-of-honor. The other attendants of the bride are bridesmaids. Other attendants of the groom are groomsmen.

 

[emsr2d2]

If the principal bridesmaid is unmarried, she is the "maid of honour". If she is married, she is the "matron of honour".