Bridal party question!

It's not required at all. I've been a bridesmaid a couple of times and I did not know the other ladies. I the way I was just an adult cat made sure I got along with them and everything was fine. Could be a good idea to maybe do a group chat and how do we get to know each other and if you are all local maybe they can meet at your house for some wine and cheese or something casual.

*adult and not adult cat lol

I don't think it is necessary for them to all know each other. I'm having 4 bridesmaids and only 2 actually know each other. They all met when we went dress shopping and they all clicked and got along so well. I also have a Facebook group chat with all the ladies where they all got to introduce themselves to each other and talk. so far so good!

There’s no need for them to have ever even met to participate in your wedding.

That isn't necessary. Two of my bridesmaids didn't know anybody on my side. My husband's best man only knew his brother. I had my sister, brother, brother's wife, my husband's sister and the wife of one of the groomsmen who I am good friends with and met through my husband. My husband's side was his best friend since elementary, his brother, two friends from high school and his female best friend that he met through mutual friends. My husband moved in middle school so none of his high school friends knew his best friend since elementary school.

Thank you all for your input. Maybe I was just over thinking. But I was worried that there would be some awkwardness when we all had to get together to dress shop and other activities. I feel better knowing some of you have been in similar situations. Thanks again!

I don’t think so! They’re all there for you and you’re big day, they already have something in common! 😄

I don’t think so, my bridal party is a mix.. some know each other, some don’t.. I brought my MOH and future sister in law (also a bridesmaid) dress shopping with me, they had never met before and that was a fun way for them to get to know each other a bit. They’ll see more of each other over time but I don’t think its necessary to have like a “meet and greet” type of thing lol.

Sounds like everyone will have fun doing activities and getting to know each other before the wedding then. That’s exciting! Also, since they all care about you and are great friends with you then I’m optimistic they will all get along just fine! Only awkward if you make it awkward.

Not all of mine know each other but most of them do know each other and the majority of us have the same job and work for the same company so we have big common ground. I don't think people need to know each other to be comfortable. It's possible the first time we are all together is the wedding weekend and that's ok too.

I plan for all of my girls to meet at my shower and then the bachelorette party. But none of my girls overlapped in my life! No worries they have you to bond over!

I know that its like the thing everyone dreams about having like a devoted group of women that works together to throw an awesome bachelorette party, but the truth of the matter is that even if you all are friends, then theres still no telling everyone will get along. Maybe its better if no one knows eachother and has a history. Throw a party with just you and them first and see how it goes. Some of your friends could make friends

I don't think it matters! My FH groomsmen are all best friends but my BM didn't all know each other.

I decided to have a little sleepover last summer with all the bridesmaids so they could meet and we had a great time! Maybe do something like that before you start wedding planning with them, that way they all have met at least once.

I have two of my very close friends, my older sister and my FH’s younger sister and they have not all met. My one friend and sister have met but no one else. I added them all to a Facebook messenger group to start chatting and getting to know each other but won’t actually meet until wedding festivities begin.
My 3 brothers are his groomsmen and then he has a buddy he grew up with as his best man and they also hasn’t met.
My older sister had 7 bridesmaids that were all friends in college and that was too crazy and overwhelming being in that bridal party. Wheew!