Low key bridal party entrance?

Ask them! They can probably tell you if they'd like to be introduced at all, and if they do and want it more low-key, they can probably give you ideas!

Maybe just have them all come in with the DJ just saying their names instead of each pair coming in individually.

I do not believe that a dance through the doorway is necessary if it would make your wedding party uncomfortable. Each couple could just as easily be announced and walk to their assigned table as they walked in the processional. That way, they can be acknowledged without much more personal embarrassment than they would have during the ceremony, but your wedding party is still able to make a grand entrance! Happy planning!

I find the entrances completely unnecessary and mildly annoying. Just have your wedding party enter with the rest of the guests

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I've debated asking them but I've held back because I think it would get too complicated with the variety of feedback. So I thought I should just decide on my end.

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Yeah I'm thinking a normal walk is good option. Not themed or danced. Thanks.

I feel like just having their named announced and them walking in isn't a big deal. You have a small party so it's not like its going to take a long time. No one needs to do anything goofy or dance, etc.

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I've definitely seen it done like this at weddings except that the bride and groom also entered with everyone else, were seen during cocktail hour ect. We're definitely making a simple entrance that would lead to our first dance. Which is why I'm still hesitant about excluding them.

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Thanks. It seems like keeping it simple is best.

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I still think you should ask just to get general ideas If there's too much differing feedback, just go with what you were thinking

We were just announced as Mister and Mrs and the bridal party walked after us. They didn't care. I didn't want it to be a big deal. I just wanted to get to the party.

We didn't have an "entrance" but instead just walked in with everyone else and sat at our table. My DH is very shy and really didn't want the attention drawn to him. We were with everyone during cocktail hour too so it seemed normal to just walk in to the room with everyone else. I like the picture the photographer shot just as we were walking in to sit at our table.

We're not having our bridal party announced either, but we are doing a small entrance. We're just going straight into cake cutting though so we're not doing any dancing or anything like that.

My bp went in with the guest and only H and I were announced into the reception. Trust me, no one cares and most bp’s really don’t care if their name is ever announced.

Hi Maria! This part can definitely be awkward for introverts! I think it would subtle and lowkey if you had the entire bridal party enter together and have the host announce each pair simultaneously. This way, the focus won't rest on one single pair!

Could they all be introduced at once? So it isn't as intense? The DJ could say something like "welcome the bridesmaids and groomsmen to the party!" or something?

These are all great ideas! Thanks everyone. I like the idea of grouping them all together and saying their names. Or announcing the pairs very close together.

I'm doing the same thing you had planned. Not because of personality or shyness but i don't get all the big deal about the bridal party being announced. We arent famous or royalty, it isn't prom or a Broadway show.