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Just Said Yes October 2021

5 sisters, 2 bridesmaids

Nicole, on January 10, 2021 at 6:05 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6
Help! I need advice! I come a large family I have 5 sisters and I planned to only have 2 of them be bridesmaids in my wedding. My FH has one sister and not very many friends (I feel like it's real life Best Man with Paul Rudd and Jason Segel) anyway I have always known that my older sister closest to.me in age would be my MOH. At the beginning of planning we discussed only having my sister as the MOH and her husband (my BIL) as the best man as me and my fiance met through them.



Somewhere down the line my FH asked his other BIL to be a groomsman so I had to come up with another bridesmaid. I planned to ask my younger sister as we are the next closest relationship wise.
My only issue is I still have 3 other sisters who I won't be including and i feel bad about it! To be fair of those 3 who are all married I was only asked to be in one of their weddings.
I have considered including them in my family processional, giving them a corsage, and asking them to be either greeters/ushers, and also asking them to wear my wedding colors (I am not having specific bridesmaid dresses) is this acceptable?
I know it's my day, but I do want them to feel included because I do love them! I just dont want to hurt their feelings or look like I am doing anything out of obligation.
I am welcoming all opinions because I am so torn!

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Latest activity by Nicole, on January 10, 2021 at 10:37 PM
  • Michelle
    Champion December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    You are under no obligation to pick extra people to stand as your bridesmaids since that role is for your closest relationships only. It is ok to have uneven sides.


    People ignore and forget that their family and friends would rather be guests only with no jobs.
    Typically groomsmen act as ushers.
    Your other sisters can absolutely wear corsages. Probably skip having them wear the same colors so no one mistakes as bridesmaids.
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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
    Chrysta ·
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    The bridal party does not need to be the same number of people as the grooms party; the sides can be uneven. It’s actually quite common these days! So if you would like all of your sisters to be bridesmaids, go right ahead and ask them! 😀
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  • Violetstorme
    Dedicated October 2022
    Violetstorme ·
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    Like PP said it's okay for everyone to not have a "role" in the wedding. They'll likely just be happy to be there celebrating your special day with you even if they're just a guest. If you want them to feel special I'd leave it at the corsage.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I agree with this here. I mean it is up to you to make them bridesmaids or not or maybe the one whose party you were in maybe make her a bridesmaid. However, it is okay if you have five and he has two it does not have to match.

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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    Sides can be uneven. All I recommend is that your nearest abd dearest stand up there with you.
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  • N
    Just Said Yes October 2021
    Nicole ·
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    Thank you all for your advice! I never considered uneven sides as I didnt know that was a thing! I definitely have a lot to consider! I appreciate the help! 😊
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