Groomsmaids?

Groomsmaids! My girls will wear purple dresses, and his 3 sisters could wear the same dress in black to go with the guys' black tuxedos. Instead of bouquets, they could have pin on corsages to match guys boutonnières. They would get ready with the guys at the hotel (they're all cousins so it won't be weird) and take the limo together to the venue. They'd probably walk down the isle together or one at a time, then go stand with the guys on the groom's side. His sisters SEEM to like the idea and so does he, they're all very close, so I think they'd be happy with it. In my head it works out nicely. Everyone who I ask says it's a lovely idea, but of course they would say that to be polite! What do you guys think? Have you seen this before and how did it work out?

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I think you are making this out to be bigger than it has to be. Does your fh want his sisters standing up by his side? Want does he want? Also, perhaps his sisters being your bridesmaids can be a bonding experience? I don't see how it has to be so cut and dry-they're family now, no?

That sounds just fine

Yes they're family, and I would welcome them. Because of how close FH and sisters are, I thought everybody would feel more comfortable this way. I was also asking opinions on the procession, the corsage idea, colors, etc. Never seen GMs before, so just gathering thoughts and getting ideas.

FH has a groomsmaid and I have 3 bridesmen. It's 2017! There's no rule that says you need all girls and he needs all guys. We were at a friend's wedding last August where the groom had a girl on his side. She wore the bridesmaids dress in gray since the other groomsmen were in gray suits.

@natalie- thanks. I think I've made up my mind that I like the idea, but my family is very traditional. i think that's why I'm nervous about it. probably just over thinking

I think the idea would be fine. If FH is on board with it and so are his sisters then go for it.

Yes it's totally fine. My FH's sister is standing with him and giving the best woman toast. I have a man as my man of honor. We also have a girl ring bearer and boy flower child. It's 2017!

It's fine. And they can still carry bouquets.

I think that's fine. I know at one wedding I went to, all the girls wore the same dress, all the guys wore the same tux. They just called them bridesmaids and groomsmen. Then, they had guys and girls on both sides, lined up boy/girl. Granted, many of the people in the bridal party were friends with both the bride and groom, but it might be something to consider.

I suggested the idea of a groomsmaid to my FH a couple days ago since he might not have many groomsmen on his side and one of his best friends is a woman. I also want to ask my niece to be our ring bearer because I want her in the wedding but also don't have any boys in my family.

Fh has a groomsmaid! She is walking down the aisle with one of my bridesmaids. She is his coworker so it would be weird to have her on my side because i have only hung out with her a handful of times.