My fiance and I are older (early 60s) and are planning a small-ish (approx 60) wedding for September 2024. He has a lifelong friend he would like to stand up for him, but I would rather not have any attendants. I don't really have "one" best friend, but a group of about 4 plus an adult daughter who would be "in the running." I don't want them to have to go to the expense and trouble of being in the wedding party but will enlist their help in other areas (my daughter can do hair & makeup and my friends can help with decor.)
My vision is for my fiance and I to "meet" at the end of the aisle and walk to the ceremony site together. He is okay with that but wants to give his buddy a special role. Any ideas?