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The groom asked his brother to be his best man and the bride asked her sister to be her maid of honor.
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Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including John’s cousin Anthony Radziwill (who served as his best man); John’s sister, Caroline Kennedy (Carolyn’s matron of honour), and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg; and their kids, Jack (the ring bearer), Rose and Tatiana (both flower girls).
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The legal battle marks a dramatic falling-out between Anderson and his longtime mentor and former best man.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
My best friend, best man, and brother gave his life defending our country overseas.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The film also stars Holly White as Liz’s sister Julia, and Joe Dacosta as Dan’s best man, who hook up within minutes at each wedding.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The legal battle marks a dramatic falling-out between Anderson and his longtime mentor and former best man.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
My best friend, best man, and brother gave his life defending our country overseas.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The film also stars Holly White as Liz’s sister Julia, and Joe Dacosta as Dan’s best man, who hook up within minutes at each wedding.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Best man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best%20man. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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