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Bridal Party?

Kristi, on August 1, 2020 at 10:07 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

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So due to all the unknowns with covid 19 we have decided to elope and have a reception when we return. We plan on our reception to go as it would if it were immediately following the ceremony. We still want to ask the people that would have been our bridal party to be a part of the reception and include our kiddos too. Is there a certain way to ask them under these circumstances??? Like, would they still be called "best man" "groomsmen" "maid of honor" and "bridesmaids" in this scenario??? We had wanted to give them little gifts and all that but now I don't really know how to approach this. Any ideas? We are not formal at all lol so I was thinking something funny like "you can't come to our wedding but you can still be my ........." idk.... thoughts?????

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Caytlyn · on August 1, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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I think it's still fine to call them bridesmaids and groomsmen. I wouldn't expect them to purchase or rent new attire since they won't be part of the ceremony.
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Kristi · on August 1, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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Oh no, there wont be any formal attire at the reception. We don't expect anything of them given the circumstances, just help with planning and set up.
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Veronica · on August 1, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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I think it is fine to ask them to be bridesmaids/groomsmen, but it isn't their responsibility to plan or set up unless they specifically offer to help.
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Caytlyn · on August 1, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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Agree with this. Even if it was a traditional wedding and they were going to be in the ceremony, it's still not their responsibility to plan or set up. If they offer, that's great!
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· on August 1, 2020 at 12:45 PM
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I think it's fine to give them the traditional titles. I also think it's fine to ask them to help with planning and set up. It's okay to ask your friends to help with that kind of thing, and it's okay for them to decline to do so. As long as you're not asking them to be part of the bridal party so they'll feel obligated to help, I don't think it's problematic.
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Kristi · on August 1, 2020 at 2:10 PM
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No, no expectations at all. Just want to honor them and let them be "recognized" and know they are loved and appreciated by us and that if not for having to readjust wedding plans because of Covid crap they would be standing by our sides. All of them have already offered to help with whatever needs to be done from the moment they found out we were engaged lol
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Kristi · on August 4, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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Thanks for all of the input guys!!! Do any of you have suggestions on a good way to ask them under the unusual circumstances??
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