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Just Said Yes March 2022

No Bridal Party, but still would like to include some party of friends

Nathalie, on April 16, 2020 at 12:05 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8

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Hi all,

I'm in the early stages of planning. I'm just one month into my engagement! We're having a super small wedding and trying to keep as much of the cost down as we can. I'm planning to only have one MOH and no extended bridal party. I do have a group of friends that I want to include. Is there a title or group name I can still use to include my friends? I still would like to ask for help, but minimally. I'm in experienced in this, so I appreciate any recommendations! Thanks!

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Latest activity by Nathalie, on April 28, 2020 at 1:24 PM

Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on April 16, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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I would just ask them to get ready with you. There’s really no name for it. Even an actual bridal party isn’t responsible for helping you plan, so I wouldn’t ask or expect that of your friends.
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Sherry · on April 16, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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Although I don't know of an actual term for them, you could call them your Bride Squad, I Do Crew or Bride Tribe. My main concern would be that they assume they are being a bridesmaid so just make sure they are aware that you aren't having a bridal party but definitely want them to celebrate with you before the big day.
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Just Said Yes March 2022
Nathalie · on April 16, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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I think that's what I meant by my question. Calling when something without a bridesmaid title. I like these names! Thank you!
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Maggie · on April 16, 2020 at 1:13 PM
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It's fine to just have a maid of honor and no additional bridal party members. I think there are more cons than pros to coming up with a name for your group of friends as a way to "include" them (mostly, they will be confused about what you are actually asking). But don't worry, even without a group name, you can still invite them to get ready with you. And, just like with an actual bridal party, I don't think you should ask them for help with your wedding unless they offer.
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Megan · on April 16, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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+1 to all of this!
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Kat · on April 26, 2020 at 12:57 AM
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I agree with Megan and Maggie. Include them in getting ready with you. If you need help, let your FH know and have him help.
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Jennifer · on April 27, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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Agree with the others, they shouldn't be asked to help, its your and your FH's responsibility to plan, but if they offer, they can totally help with what they offer to help with. I would just invite your friends to get ready with you on the big day. If you give them a special name and responsibilities, you should just have a bridal party.
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Just Said Yes March 2022
Nathalie · on April 28, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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Thank you for all your feedback and insight. I'm new to this, so this was extremely helpful! I really appreciate it. And all of this makes sense!
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