In Serbia they say: "God in heaven is godfather
on earth" or "godfather is not a button." Without it, no wedding can take place. It used to be supposed to have one godfather, it usually became a respected young neighbor or friend. It was godfather who bought wedding rings and candles. At the wedding, the godfather was supposed to give an expensive gift. Now, in opshtina , two witnesses are required for marriage, therefore, now there are two Kumoviev. The main godfather is chosen by the groom, the second by the bride. It is not forbidden to be a godfather for several people at once , but changing a godfather is considered a great shame so far.
2. DOOR. His task is to protect the bride before the wedding and during the wedding. Usually a brother-in-law is the groom's cousin. For the bride, he answers not with his head, but with a wallet. If during the wedding, for example, friends manage to “steal” the bride, the brother-in-law is obliged to pay them as much money as fits in the shoe of the stolen person.
3. BARYAKTAR. In fact - the standard bearer. This is a friend or relative of the groom whose job it is to wear a baryak (flag), usually decorated with flowers and a veil. Baryak was a symbol that the young is now in good hands. Baryaktar always heads the wedding column.
4. OLD SVAT. The oldest unmarried relative of the groom, meeting and escorting guests. True, his task was not only to maintain the wedding order, i.e. following traditions, but also arranging all sorts of petty pranks - hide the newlyweds' chairs while they are dancing, and then make them redeem these chairs by repeating their dance, but already standing on a tray or plate. Now usually the role of the old matchmaker is played by the second godfather
