stand up with (one)

stand up with (one)

To be one's best man or maid of honor at one's wedding My brother was a bit hurt that I asked my friend to stand up with me instead. Jenny wants me to stand up with her at her wedding this summer, but I don't think I'll be able to do it.See also: stand, up

stand up with someone

to attend someone who is being married. (Usually refers to males.) I agreed to stand up with my buddy at his wedding. Tom stood up with Harry when the latter got married.See also: stand, up

stand up with

Be the principal witness at a wedding, that is, act as best man or maid or matron of honor. For example, Jane asked her sister to stand up with her. See also: stand, up

stand up with

To act as best man or maid of honor for (the groom or bride) at a wedding.See also: stand, up