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No Bridal Party?

Chelsea, on September 13, 2019 at 9:41 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 13

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is anyone else not having a bridal party (or considering not having one)? We're having a breakfast/brunch wedding and don't want the fanfare or coordination of a bridal party especially since our ceremony starts at 9:30 am, but still want to include close family and friends in a special way. Honestly, we just want our friends and fam to enjoy and celebrate with us and relax without feeling extra obligated or having to pay for more expenses. Would love to hear your thoughts and how.your day turned out (if it's happened already)

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Latest activity by Sara, on September 14, 2019 at 8:29 AM

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Miranda · on September 13, 2019 at 10:16 PM
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We're not doing a bridal party either. Ours is because we are having it on a beach and were not inviting very many people. So I didnt want it to feel like everyone who was invited to the wedding was in it. I am doing a lot of DIY for ours, so I have invited family members to help me with that so everyone feels involved. And my sister is still wanting to go and get all the fun bridal party shirts for me and her. So that way we can have that part of it and have our special moment.
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Givemeallthepups · on September 13, 2019 at 10:17 PM
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We’re not having a wedding party for our February wedding. I think it’s taken a lot of the pressure / obligation off that’s associated with being in the wedding party. I’ll still have 3-4 girls getting ready me, he’ll have some guys with him as well.

We're 4 months into planning and 6 months out, no regrets or second thoughts so far. We’ve still had close friends graciously offer to host pre-wedding parties for us.
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Chelsea · on September 13, 2019 at 10:18 PM
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Love this!! Congrats!!
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Chelsea · on September 13, 2019 at 10:19 PM
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That's what I wanted as well! Still have those special moments without the extra sometimes stress that comes with the formalities that way. Love this!
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Ivy ORP · on September 13, 2019 at 10:19 PM
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We chose not to have a bridal party, but did ask our adult sons (1 each) to walk us down the aisle and stand as our best men. I have been to weddings without any escort or wedding party at all. It is all up to you and what you want. If you do want to just honor close family, you can have them walk down the aisle to their seats as part of the ceremony.
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Chelsea · on September 13, 2019 at 10:20 PM
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That's a really sweet idea!
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Nita · on September 13, 2019 at 10:34 PM
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We’re not doing a big bridal party! We each have one sibling so they will be standing with us as our bm/moh and that’s it
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Chelsea · on September 13, 2019 at 10:34 PM
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Simple + sweet!
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Cher Horowitz · on September 13, 2019 at 10:36 PM
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I honestly wish I chose to not have a bridal party! I love my MOH and BMs, but costs do go up with the more people you have, and I only have three. You're totally okay not having a BP at all!
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Pirate & 60s Bride · on September 14, 2019 at 1:40 AM
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I didn’t! No regrets. My mom & sister got ready with me (they got their makeup done) so I still had that fun “getting ready” experience. That’s an option.
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H · on September 14, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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We are eloping so we aren't having a bridal party. I agree that having one defi
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H · on September 14, 2019 at 6:59 AM
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Definitely adds up*. I hit post too soon 🤦‍♀️
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Sara · on September 14, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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We are not having a wedding party. We're inviting 85 to 95 guests. Fiance is 1 of 4 boys so it was a semi tough decision for him. He will get ready with his brothers and maybe a friend or 2. I'll get ready with mom's aunt and maybe ask a girl friend or 2. Family will walk down asile (3 brothers and 2 wives, maybe close aunt) followed by his parents, then me and my mom. Everyone will just take their seats.
We are considering signing our marriage license as part of ceremony. If that happens we will ask someone special to us to come up and be our witness.
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