Nobody calls the woman WIFE on her wedding day but BRIDE, because it is the man that will GROOM his BRIDE to become the WIFE. That is why the man is called ‘BRIDEGROOM or GROOM’ and the word grooming has to do with PATIENTLY NURTURING, TEACHING, TENDING and HELPING someone to become what he or she should be.

Typically, a man in the bridal party is called a bridesman and a woman in the groom's party is a groomswoman. You can also call someone a wedding party member if you want to eliminate gender from titles.

A bridegroom (often shortened to groom) is a man who is about to be married or who is newlywed. In some circles, it is a modern alternative to bride or groom. When marrying, the bridegroom's future spouse (if female) is usually referred to as the bride. A bridegroom is typically attended by a best man and groomsmen.

All gender identities, all sexual orientations and all wedding titles are valid. You are valid. Bride a person getting married, tends to be used more by feminine-leaning people Broom a combination of bride and groom or a shortened version of bridegroom Bridegroom