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Just Said Yes October 2021

Honoring friends who aren’t in bridal party

Anna, on May 14, 2020 at 8:17 PM Posted in Planning 0 6
Hello! So my bridal party is 9 girls. I have a very close group of 8 friends But I only choose 3 of them to be in the bridal party because I had other people I wanted to be in as well. Anyways I want the other girls to feel important too & was wondering if anyone had any ideas. My 2 steps sisters are doing the readings so besides that 😅 We all love the song “oath” by Cher lyod so I was thinking the dj can announce for them to come out and we can have a group dance but idk if that would be annoying for everyone eles??

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Latest activity by Jana, on May 15, 2020 at 6:28 PM
  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    Maybe just invite them to your bachelorette party to include them in the prewedding festivities?
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  • V
    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    I agree with Gen. I wouldn't have another spotlight dance where guests have to watch other people dance. Another option would be if they want to buy something to wear to the wedding you could offer to go shopping with them. This is only if they already plan on getting something new to wear.

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  • Elizabeth
    Super June 2021
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    Maybe something like a necklace or something for them to wear that day, or just include them in the events beforehand like the shower(s) and bach party? I don't think making a spectacle of it on the day of is a good idea just because it would be overwhelming for the guests who're already sitting through the first dance, parents dance, and speeches, if you're having any of those.

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  • Anna
    Super August 2020
    Anna ·
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    I wouldn't do anything. The dance would be really uncomfortable. It seems like you feel guilty about it I can understand wanting to do something... but you have to ask yourself: are you doing it for them? Or for you? (to feel less guilty). Just invite them to your shower and bachelorette parties as per usual and that will suffice! I don't think there's many groups of friends that large who would expect to ALL get asked to be bridesmaids. It's unrealistic. Don't stress too much.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    I also agree with Gen!! The best way to include them is to invite them to all the pre-wedding parties like your shower and bach party!

    I also made sure to get a few different group pictures at my wedding - one with my big group of close girlfriends, one with my WeddingWire co-workers, and a group photo with everyone who went to college with us. I think that would be a good idea for you!

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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    You're honoring their friendship by inviting them to share in your day as guests.You really don't need anything beyond that.
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