Activity for Lauren

My sister came up with this idea, that my flower girls should walk down the aisle barefoot throwing petals, rather than buying shoes that they may not wear again, and that they'll find uncomfortable. For the rest of the wedding they should wear...

Been lurking here a while now, but as my wedding is going to happen, I was wondering who the bridesmaids of you ladies actually are. Are they mostly family, or friends? High school or college or work friends? Do you end up including friends or family...