Fiancé doesn't have anyone one to be his Best Man...has anyone else had this problem?

My fiancé moved here from FL and left some deadbeat friends behind. He has made two really good friends since moving here 3 years ago, but he actually wants his DAD to be his best man.

No advice really but your FH is not alone. A friend of mine's husband had a hard time coming up with any groomsmen. It seemed like his only good friends were really just his wife's friends (we would all hang out together) and we were all girls. He ended up using his father. Unfortunately in your situation that is not an option I hope you work it out. Think outside the box... Good luck

Have you thought about not having a bridal party? Your sister can still play a part by maybe doing a reading during your ceremony or something like that?

Im in the same boat. i wanted a few girls in my bridal party. i actually only have my MOH now b/c he doesnt even have a best man. sucks but... im sure he will ask one of his "friends" or maybe a cousin who he rarely see's.. wonderful

Thanks for your words of support, Becky. I am just having my sister stand up with me. I have girlfriends who would also stand up with me but I never wanted a huge wedding party to begin with.

Snarky, I already asked my sister to be my MOH and have told all my friends/family, it would be weird to not have her now...plus I always wanted her beside me : )

Fay-so there is someone out there who knows how this feels/sucks. Sorry you're dealing with this situation too though. I'm hoping he can have ask one of his 'friends'. This is his second marriage and one of the was his BM for the 1st one. the guy is loaded and made my FH foot the bill for the tux for my FHs first marriage. The guy never even gave him a gift. I just wish my FH had at least one decent friend to stand beside him. At this point he just has a couple of fair weather friends who just are never there for him like he has been for them...they only reach out or respond when they feel like it. I feel bad for him. How is your FH handling it? Does he feel upset or embarrassed? My FH just doesn't talk about it.

My FH is in the exact same situation. He asked his 8 year old nephew to be his best man. I think it will be soooo cute!

I just wish my FH had family to ask! That would be a no brainier! I also think having Ur FHs nephew is a cute alternative

A friend was in the same situation, only she was the one that didn't have friends when they got married. After asking his guys (2 brothers, cousins and best friend) to stand with him, he asked them to be ushers and they stood together. I am sure your sister will understand.

This could have been our situation...with no groomsmen......but we ended up with 1 best man (his friend) and his future brother in laws as groomsmen.

We're in a similar situation. My FH and I met shortly after he moved from Georgia to Oregon for work. His close friends are all back there. He's friendly with co-workers, but we only socialize occasionly with them. My friends have become his friends. We are having my daughter (FG) as our only attendant. It's just easier that way.

Does your sister have a SO, or do you have any cousins that could stand up for him?

Just have a MOH. We asked my SIL to be my MOH and FH's cousin to be our FG. I didn't want a large bridal party. DH couldn't pick between his three best friends so he opted to not have a Best Man or groomsmen.

My fh is in the same boat he moved across country to be with me. He's not close with his family at all I doubt they are even coming. Makes me sad because I have a huge family and were really close. He's made my baby brother his best man Because he said he was a major supporter of us. Wish you the best ofv luck hun.

How about a male family member from your side? A brother, uncle, cousin?

FH is in the same position as well. Most of his friends moved away, or they lost contact. He is going to be asking my brother to be his best man and probably his sisters boyfriend to be a GM.

Do you have a brother or male cousin who will stand with him?

What about YOUR father?

The main thing is that he feels supported - my brother is standing with my FH, though they are not super good friends, he loves me, and he loves my FH because he's a good guy who makes me happy... doesn't have to be someone 'close', more like someone who supports the FH as he becomes part of your family.

I like the idea of someone from your family standing with him too because he should feel welcomed into your family, and supported and loved by them.

Your father, uncle, brother? Or maybe your friends husbands?

I have the same problem....In my research I stumbled across an article. Sorry can't remember where I saw it. But it said that the Best Man does not have to be of the male species. If he has a female friend she could stand beside him as well. Even if you have another sister..... It also said he doesn't need one.

I have the same problem....In my research I stumbled across an article. Sorry can't remember where I saw it. But it said that the Best Man does not have to be of the male species. If he has a female friend she could stand beside him as well. Even if you have another sister..... It also said he doesn't need one.

I don't have sisters so my sisters in law will be my maid of honors. His parents parents passed away 10 years ago. He doesn't have siblings and never close to either side of his family. He deos have a best friend but he won't leave his home. Smh.. I've asked my brother to be FH best man and both my brothers gladly will be by his side.

It's so funny (well not really) bc his friends are all fair weather friends. It's so annoying that he's going to pick who he's taking to at the moment . Like I wish he felt he had someone who was w him throughout everything he's been thru... he doesn't really talk about it and gets kind of weird. I feel terrible