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Abby
Beginner October 2020

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen

Abby, on September 14, 2019 at 9:33 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 21
So something crazy my fiancé and I have been debating on for a few months.. should we have bridesmaids and groomsmen or not? I know it probably sounds crazy not to have them, but we don't have a ton of friends. I have 2 girl friends I'm close to and he has 1 guy friend hes close to. So would it be weird not to have any? Need suggestions lol

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Latest activity by Annie, on September 17, 2019 at 9:58 AM
  • Jennifer
    Super September 2020
    Jennifer ·
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    We have a MOH and best man only.
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  • Abby
    Beginner October 2020
    Abby ·
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    That's a great idea! Thank you for the suggestion, very helpful
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Not weird to skip them or to have just those 3. Do whatever you want.
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  • H
    Super September 2019
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    Nothing weird about not having one or only have one. It's all about who you want to stand by you on your day while you say yes. If that's none, then that's perfectly fine! If that's 1 or 10 that's perfectly fine! There is no right or wrong answer.
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  • Destiny
    VIP May 2020
    Destiny ·
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    We're not having anyone stand with us it will just be me and him up there we do plan on having my niece and nephew as out ring bearer and flower girl though

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
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    Having a small wedding party (or none at all) is totally fine!

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  • K
    Savvy November 2019
    Kris ·
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    I’m super low key. We are having our kids stand up for us, but if we didn’t have them, I would t have any. My best friends completely understand. They’re still helping me with stuff for the wedding and I’m going to give them all gifts for their help.
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  • Miranda
    Dedicated September 2020
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    Were not having any bridal party. Granted my sister is still titling herself MOH for every other event and to make her self feel better. Because like us she doesn't really have any friends so she doesnt see herself having another chance to be in a wedding. (she was going to be my MOH before we decided to have a DW). So if youre not having a bridal party you are not alone. Part of the reason we decided not to is because we both only have one friend. Were the type of couple that literally only have each other as friends

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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
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    You really don't need bridesmaids and groomsmen if you don't want them!! Definitely not a necessity! Do only what you and your fiance want to do! Wishing you the best!!!

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  • Jacki
    Beginner July 2020
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    My fiancée and I have very few people that we are close friends with as well. We only have family on my side as well. It’s going to be a small gathering, about 20 people max. We are not having groomsmen or bridesmaids either. My son is walking me down the aisle, then there is the officiant and ourselves. It’s perfectly fine not to have anyone stand up with you. Just having family and friends there to share in your joy. It’s whatever is most important to both of you.
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    Beginner May 2020
    Danielle ·
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    Anything goes! A wedding party is definitely not necessary. It's about you and your future husband at the end of the day, not about how many people you have standing next to you during the ceremony! :-)

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  • L. Thomson
    Expert October 2020
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    Definitely not strange to have none. I've been to weddings where it was just the bride, groom and officiant. It was beautiful.
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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
    Jeanie ·
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    We’re not having any. It’s been a wonderful decision. I have friends and we both have two sisters, so there wasn’t any lack of options. I just didn’t want them.
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  • Mrs. Bubba
    VIP September 2019
    Mrs. Bubba ·
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    You need at least two people to serve as your witnesses.

    This is why people normally have at least a BM and a MH.

    However, I would add that you need someone standing with you that understands the concept and value of Marriage.

    Congratulations and 🍀‼️

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  • Izzykern
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    We are having a BM and MOH only but they will not be standing up with us. We decided against a bridal party because ours will be a small wedding and wanted to make it as inclusive as possible without choosing between friends/siblings etc
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  • MD
    Super July 2019
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    I think it's completely fine to have just those 3 or nobody at all. I think you'd feel better in 10 years when you look back at having your 3 very good friends rather than 3 good friends and some acquaintances, just for the sake of having people up there with you.

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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
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    Why does it sound crazy not to have them? They’re not necessary and half the time I think it’s just for the “look” of having someone standing next to the bride and groom If each and I are not having a bridal party. Believe me, it’s a lot less stress not having to figure out dresses and tuxedo appointments, hair and makeup and gifts etc. etc. We have a good circle of friends. But I prefer that they attend our wedding as guests.
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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
    Sexypoodle ·
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    ^^ FH and I....
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  • Abby
    Beginner October 2020
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    That's a great idea!
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    March 2021
    Amanda ·
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    You legally, must have one witness each. Make it what YOU want if you don't want anyone up there with you don't do it. Just have them there to sign marriage licence.
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