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Cathy
Devoted October 2019

Bridesmaid Can’t Make it-how to Even Out?

Cathy, on July 30, 2019 at 10:06 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 13
I just found out that one of my bridesmaids cannot attend the wedding because her husband has a medical issue. I honestly don’t have anybody else who could fill in. (I have no siblings and don’t have a big group of friends).
Anyways that we can make this work so that it doesn’t look off-balance?

13 Comments

Latest activity by earias, on July 30, 2019 at 10:48 PM
  • Allie
    Master August 2019
    Allie ·
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    I personally think it's fine to have an uneven bridal party. Do you have any junior bridesmaids you would want to add?

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Uneven bridal parties are completely fine. It's highly unlikely that both halves of a couple have the exact same number of close friends. Even if you did have someone, I wouldn't add them 2.5 months before the wedding.

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  • Danielle
    Master June 2019
    Danielle ·
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    It's okay, and becoming pretty normal to have uneven wedding parties, so no worries.

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Uneven is totally fine Smiley smile
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  • Devin
    Super October 2019
    Devin ·
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    I was just thinking about this the other day as I’m not totally sure if one of my girls is going to be able to afford her flight here. FH has his brother as a GM and thought they could walk down together then the rest of the bridal party would walk down in 2’s together.
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    Just work with the uneven party. It's popular nowadays and nobody will really notice
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  • Kaitlyn
    Devoted May 2020
    Kaitlyn ·
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    My friends had uneven parties. The last groomsman just walked two bridesmaids down the aisle and it looked cute.

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  • Kelly
    Super October 2019
    Kelly ·
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    I almost had a uneven bridal party. My MOH backed out (she had a lot going on in her life), and then things calmed down, so she came back in as a bridesmaid (which is actually what I wanted her to do when she backed out of MOH). I didn't replace her, I was going to have my one bridesmaid walk back down the aisle with 2x groomsmen (she was tight with both) and it would have been the less awkward situation IMO.

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    There's nothing wrong with an uneven bridal party! Most people won't notice because they'll be focusing on you Smiley smile

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  • 2d Bride
    Champion October 2009
    2d Bride ·
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    My brother had his four grown sons as his wedding party. His wife had her one grown daughter as hers. They don't have to be even.

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  • L
    Lady ·
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    Dont' replace her. It's a giant slap in the face to both her and the person you would use to replace her. Uneven parties are very common and no big deal.

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  • T
    Dedicated September 2019
    Teresa ·
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    My wedding party is off balance and I don't think it'll be a big deal. So, if you don't have a replacement I would just let it go. Just think...that's one less bouquet you'll have to order. LOL!

    If an off balance wedding party really bothers you, then maybe someone close to you or your significant other can pitch in...even if they'll be a Junior Bridesmaid or a Man of Honor.

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    I agree with what has already been said. No need to add anyone, especially so close to your wedding. Uneven parties are common now and look more natural. I had 3 of my closest friends and he had his brother.

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