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Ideal chap for a wedding (4,3)

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I believe the answer is:

best man

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'a wedding' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'ideal chap' is the wordplay.
'ideal' becomes 'best' ('best' can be similar in meaning to 'ideal').
'chap' becomes 'man' (I've seen this before**).
'best'+'man'='BEST MAN'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for best man that I've seen before include "Bridegroom's friend" , "The groom's right-hand supporter" , "Bridegroom's mate" , "Principal groomsman at a wedding" , "May he win!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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