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Future husband wants my brother to be a groomsman but not my other brother. Etiquette?

Mary, on April 18, 2017 at 8:30 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12

So, my future husband and I each agreed to have 3 bridesmaids/groomsmen. He wants one one of his groomsmen to be his future brother in law (my bro) and the other two are his friends. However, I have another brother he is not planning on asking to be a groomsman. We get along with this brother we just don't see him as often. But I think this could be a little awkward. Even if the other brother isn't offended I feel like it just seems off to have one brother and not the other be in the wedding party. Feelings on this? I brought it up and my future hubs didn't think it was weird since he is closer with my oldest brother.

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Latest activity by Elizabeth, on April 18, 2017 at 11:31 PM
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    Savvy September 2017
    Sharon ·
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    Personally, I would not choose between my brothers. It's either both or none. But I am very close with my family so for me, I would add extra an bridesmaid just so both can be in it or just have one bridesmaid walk with both brothers.

    But if you are not as close with him as the other, it might be okay.

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  • Bo Leigh
    Super June 2017
    Bo Leigh ·
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    With my brothers, I would be fine with only having one of them. It really depends on the relationship FH has with your brothers.

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  • StPaulGal
    Master July 2017
    StPaulGal ·
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    If you feel bad about the other brother being excluded, ask him to be on your side. Problem solved.

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  • Rachel
    Super May 2018
    Rachel ·
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    My FH only asked one of his own brothers. He is only close with one of them. I have three siblings and we only asked one of them. We chose this because we want the day to be as drama free as possible. It was the right choice for us. You just need to decide what feels right for you, you could add one more bridesmaid.

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  • Kendra
    Devoted June 2017
    Kendra ·
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    It's up to you and your FH but your sides definitely don't have to be even!

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  • Future Mrs.
    Expert September 2017
    Future Mrs. ·
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    It all depends on your relationship with him. Can he be involved by doing a reading, handing out programs, etc.?

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  • Orchids
    Master March 2018
    Orchids ·
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    I'm planning to ask one sibling and not another, I'm simply closer to one. No biggie, etiquette says you have your closest with you.

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  • 24kMagicWed
    VIP May 2017
    24kMagicWed ·
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    It's all 3 of my brothers or none at all.

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  • TheWrightGirl
    Super November 2017
    TheWrightGirl ·
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    My fh chose one of my brothers as a GM and I chose one of his sisters as a BM. I think he should choose who he feels he wants by his side. It never feels good to have people guilt you into choosing someone that you didn't intend to ask. Maybe your brother can do something else in the wedding.

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  • Jay Farrell
    Jay Farrell ·
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    I don't see the problem. And really if it came down to it, who cares if the sides are uneven?

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  • muriel
    Champion June 2018
    muriel ·
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    It's not an issue of etiquette. If it bothers you, have him stand on your side.

    I have only one of my 5 sisters as a BM. The others are mature enough to understand that if I asked them all, plus had a few of my closest friends, it would look like my wedding should be in a cathedral.

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  • Elizabeth
    Master December 2016
    Elizabeth ·
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    While it is true that it's not an etiquette issue, I wouldn't exclude one brother. I'd either talk to FH about adding a fourth groomsman (sides don't have to be even) or I would add the brother on your side as a bridesman.

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