Hiring Wedding Party

This is definitely going to be long and an offbeat question...


So throughout my time here on WeddingWire I’ve noticed that a lot of brides or grooms feel as though they have to have either an even number of bridesmaids/groomsmen on each side, or in some cases where some people don’t have anyone at all on one side but their SO does etc.
I personally never cared about that and I’ve always thought it should be the most important people on your side that you want there that you cant imagine your day without.
I’ve also noticed on WeddingWire that weddings sometimes bring out the worst in people, to be quite frank. There are also some brides that have rather high demands and expectations of their bridal party then others do. Which is all good and well if that’s how you feel about it.
However, I have to say I feel as though a large majority of people sometimes treat their bridal parties as either props for their wedding photos, or as if they are hired workers/Personal assistance that are supposed to put their year of life aside to jump to your every beckoned call for their weddings.
It’s all good either way but here’s my question…I’m wondering if there’s any of you out there that have ever thought about hiring bridesmaids or groomsmen to be in your wedding party?
Especially for people that don’t have much sentimental value towards having people by your side.
I feel like people are so concerned with photos and even numbers etc., instead of ruining friendships, or asking people to be in your party that you don’t know, or putting way too much pressure on people… Why don’t people just hire paid actors instead?
Yes obviously this sounds so crazy, but after reading some posts it seems like it might be the safest way to go for some...
I’m excited to hear everyone’s unfiltered point of view on this specific issue