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Bridal Party & Groomsmen?

Alyssa, on April 17, 2021 at 6:47 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

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I’ve decided to have one MOH and 2 bridesmaids, but my fiancée isn’t too close to many of his friends, so we’re struggling to come up with 3 groomsmen for him. We’re thinking of his best friend being his best man and our officiant though. So what are your thoughts on having an uneven number of groomsmen and bridesmaids? And having his best man also be the officiant?

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Latest activity by Lady, on April 19, 2021 at 10:16 AM

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Michelle · on April 17, 2021 at 6:54 PM
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Uneven sides are perfectly ok. Don't ask someone just to fill a spot if they aren't close to you.
Does your state allow people to be ordained for the day? Some do and some don't. Being best man and officiant sounds like alot for one person. I would pick or the other.
As long as you have 1-2 legal witnesses as required by your state for paperwork, you will be fine. The best man can't act as witness and officiant though.
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Alyssa · on April 17, 2021 at 7:16 PM
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I’ll have to look into all the legal stuff, so thank you!
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Kimberly · on April 17, 2021 at 7:19 PM
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Having uneven sides is totally fine. But I agree that having your FH’s best friend be best man and officiant is a lot. I’d ask him to be best man and hire an officiant.
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Victoria · on April 17, 2021 at 9:37 PM
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Uneven is totally fine!! It’s your people you should have with you- not some weird entourage of people you know. It might be a lot your asking of the best man but you obviously know him best
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Lady · on April 19, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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Let him pick his own GM's, it's not something you should have say in. But also, totally uneven sides are super common and not at all a big deal. If he chooses not to have a bridal party and you want one, that's ok!
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