GroomsWOman

My brother got engaged last night. I'm still working through the "OMFG we're getting old" and the "I can't believe my brother is getting married" thoughts. But seriously, I could not be happier for the kid. He's my only sibling and we've gone through things together that no one else will ever understand. We have an amazingly unique relationship and although we are very different, I wouldn't change a thing about him. Its only natural that I want to be there for him during this exciting time and on his wedding day.

Literally, I want to be standing on his side of the alter showing my full support. I want to be a groomswoman. I'm not asking to be the Best Man, I don't want that title. I don't want a different outfit. And I know what everyone is thinking...I'm not trying to make the wedding about me or steal by sister-in-law's thunder. Let me break it down for you.

• Groomsmen are close friends or relatives of the groom that are there for support and have been a huge part of the groom's life. I've been there for the past 24 years. I put my time in watching 4 years of high school golf matches, buying ever article of clothing he owns, and watching the OC's Christmakuh every holiday season
• Groomsmen spend time together helping the groom with wedding preparations, keeping him cool, calm, and collected before the big day, and doing other groomsmen things. I know my brother's best man and other groomsmen, but I don't know the bridesmaids. Why would I not want to spend all this time with people I don't know when I can be spending this special time with my brother and his fellow groomsmen who I'm also very close to?
• The groom's family sits on the groom's side of the church and the bride's family sit on her side. I don't want to stand on the alter during the ceremony and look at strangers. I want to look at all the people there to support my brother.
• Most importantly, as my brother stands there on the alter during the most important moment of his life, I want him to look over his shoulder and see me standing there. I want to be there to show my love, support, and let him know how proud I am of him.

I know in the end, it's not my decision and this idea is a little outside the box. If you like it, take it, if you don't, send it right back.