That is, a growing trend among men to opt for "best women." An excerpt:
Jeremy Skidmore, a 45-year-old journalist, chose a female friend, Emma Wilkinson - who is also an ex-girlfriend - as his chief lieutenant to organise the stag do, carry the rings and make the speech. Emma arranged a stag night which included food at Kettners, a restaurant in Soho, London, tenpin bowling and a visit to lapdancing club Stringfellows.
'I chose Emma because she is my best friend, but for all kinds of reasons it was a good thing,' says Skidmore. 'I knew that everyone would love her. I knew she would do a brilliant job and it was something different. I also think women are more reliable.'
Skidmore said he had 'groups' of male friends he had gathered while growing up, at university and through work, making it harder to single out a male friend. On the day itself, Wilkinson dressed in a fitted tuxedo.
Hmm. I can't imagine this catching on too much, especially since the "best woman" seems in most cases to also be an ex-girlfriend.What do you think, ladies? Would you be mad if your significant other wanted an ex to be part of the wedding party?
