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Ashley
VIP March 2018

Adding to Bridal Party?

Ashley, on November 11, 2017 at 11:55 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

When my FH and I first decided on our bridal parties, we decided to only add our siblings, plus a MOH and BM. We decided this because we have a large group of friends that mean a lot to us but we didn't want to upset anyone by not having them be a part of the bridal party.

However, my FH has since decided that he can't not have his guys there & have added his 10 closest friends as his groomsmen (it's a lot but they're brothers more than friends). I have two close friends who have essentially been acting as if they are in the bridal party without actually being in it. They told me last night that they want to be my unofficial bridal attendants but I told them that I don't want to be giving ANYONE bitch work during my wedding. They told me they were going to do it anyway. My FH said that I should ask them to be bridesmaids but I'm worried that it will seem like I'm B-listing them & I'm worried about them paying for dresses & stuff. I love them and want them to be there. Advice?

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Latest activity by Mrs. Coakley, on November 11, 2017 at 2:08 PM
  • M
    Just Said Yes July 2018
    Maria ·
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    Hey! I'm having the same sort of issue. My bridal party is made up of only sorority sisters, and the groomsmen are all fraternity brothers. Since we decided on our group, people have been popping up and offering to help out wherever they can, and we're both feeling a little guilty about not asking them. We've decided that while they're not actually in the bridal party, we still want to honor those people. So we decided to pretty much invite them to everything that we would invite our regular party to, and rather than adding them on as B list Bridesmaids or whatever, we are going to invite them to the rehearsal dinner and give them a special gift. I've realized through all of this that there are so many special and important people in your life. That doesn't mean that every single one of them needs to stand beside you on your wedding day. Let that guilt go, and make them feel special in a different way. Titles aren't necessary.

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  • Sara P.
    VIP October 2018
    Sara P. ·
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    Just ask. They can say no.

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  • Ashley
    VIP March 2018
    Ashley ·
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    @Maria I think I'm feeling guilty because I always wanted them to be in the bridal party but my FH and I didn't want it to get too big. Now I want to put them in but the timing is weird. I hear what you're saying though.

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  • Kourtney
    Beginner December 2017
    Kourtney ·
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    You're past the "too big" if your FH added 10 groomsmen lol. It's fine to ask them

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  • Ashley
    VIP March 2018
    Ashley ·
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    @Kourtney Haha I fed hear what you’re saying. I’m still in shock about how groomsmen he has. D you think 4 months is ok for my potential bridesmaids to get dresses and stuff? I’m trying not to be inconvient for them.

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  • Kourtney
    Beginner December 2017
    Kourtney ·
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    I think it would probably be enough time, but I'd also probably order sooner rather than later since holiday shipping season is here, just to make sure they come in early enough for alterations!

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  • Mrs. Coakley
    Master June 2017
    Mrs. Coakley ·
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    Maybe a UO but I wouldn't ask the girls at this point. It will seem like an afterthought. You can invite them to get ready with you if you want but asking them to be bridesmaids is a little late now.

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