Destination Wedding: Bridesmaids??

I am having a destination wedding also. Although we are only having about twenty people there, I really think it depends on what YOU want. I chose to have three of the closest ladies in my life stand by me (my sister, best friend, and FSIL). I don't think you should worry about whether or not you will offend people. Chances are, if you don't offend them now, you probably will at a later time lol. You can't make everybody happy. Just do what feels right! I also feel like destination weddings allow for a bit more flexibility as far as a wedding party goes. Good luck!!

I had a dw with 2 bridesmaids and none of the other guests seemed hurt that they weren't in the wedding. If anything, they were happy to be able to enjoy the vacation and not have any responsibility.

We're having a DW and no wedding party. More than half the reason we decided to go the DW route was stress reduction and keeping things simple. Both FH and I are only children (he's got a half sister he doesn't speak to and two steps sisters he's not close to - none of these people really "count" and aren't invited). If our close friends are able to come we may ask them to stand up for us the day before. We don't want to pressure anyone to travel out of the country if they aren't able. I also don't want to worry about their outfits, shoes, hair, etc.! I just want to chill with our nearest and dearest, get married on the beach and have a great (stress-free) time!

I agree with you not wanting to ask some girls and making the others that traveled so far to feel left out. Maybe not have a wedding party at all!

I agree with you not wanting to ask some girls and making the others that traveled so far to feel left out. Maybe not have a wedding party at all!

We had only a maid of honor and dude of honor at our wedding. Large wedding parties aren't necessary, and often cause drama, even at larger weddings. At a small wedding, you're right that having a large segment of the guests in the wedding party is likely to create problems.

We are travelling from Ohio to Florida for our destination wedding, and had a number of discussions about whether to have a wedding party or not. We feel bad making some people feel obligated to attend, and then on top of the expense having to buy a dress, etc. Plus we don't want to offend someone because they weren't asked. We decided to have my fiance's daughter who is 16 be my bridesmaid, and my 7 year old son be his groomsman/ring bearer. We will also have his 2 neices be flower girls.