No bridal party?

A friend of mine had no bridal party and her wedding was lovely. A lot of people on here also have no bridal parties

I don't have one either and I couldn't be happier about it! We have plenty of friends who will be there as guests and that's the way we'll keep it.

We aren't. It's becoming more common, but I still get some strange looks, too. I'm more than okay having my nearest and dearest attend in the outfits of their choosing, without having to worry about anything other than showing up and having a good time. I will probably still take photos with my closest girl friends.

NOPE! We didn't have one and it's so much less stress for everyone (the couple getting married AND the guests that would be in a wedding party)! We just wanted everyone to enjoy the day, and I really had no desire to make my friends wear something they didn't want to; I just wanted them to be comfortable. No regrets here

No. You are not.

I didn't have a bridal party. Still married. And no drama. no extra bouts- no extra bouquets. no speeches- no toasts- nothing. still married. had an awesome wedding.

...it also lets me read all the "Drama with my MOH/BM" posts on here with a giant sigh of relief that that's not me. My florist/gift budget appreciates it too. :-)

^Hehe, yep, Steagles. Whenever people post about wedding party drama and asking what to do, my first thought is "well you shouldn't have had a wedding party - it changes nothing by NOT having one and it's less stress" but that's not a helpful response, so I try to refrain from saying that.

I have a lot of couples with no BP. It's really your choice. Less drama, less expense, less coordination.

I'm not having a bridal party. Less to deal with imo.

I'm not having a bridal party either. I think most people just aren't aware of the way wedding traditions have evolved over time.

U r not alone. I am not either. I get crazy looks too. We are non traditional & totally fine with that! Lol!

I feel ya! No bridal party here either, partially because we are having a small/private wedding but I wouldn't do a bridal party even it if wasn't. I love being able to tell our guests, "Feel free to wear whatever you want!". And I think everyone will feel equally a part of the wedding this way. Cheers to less stress!

I actually became anti-BP after being a BM several times over the last couple years. My friends who assumed they "had the job" were pretty pissed...shrug

Makes me feel so much better to read so many people who don't have a BP like me!!! I get the strange looks and silent pauses.... It does get to me sometimes but less stress and my wallet not completely empty makes it better!

I didn't want a bridal party but FH wanted like 12 groomsmen and was completely against the no bridal party thing. So we are having 3 on each side. Your friends are already coming to your wedding. Why should they buy an expensive dress etc, etc. To me it's just a silly tradition.

Im only have a MOH. I like things simple and small and hate asking a bunch of friends to pay hundreds for a dress and shit they will never wear again.

I only have a MOH and it is the best decision ever. I told her to wear any green dress she wants, scheduling hair/nail appointments was a breeze, and I get to spoil her with gifts since I don't have a million people to buy for.

No real BP here... my kids are the MOH and the BM, but no matching dresses, etc. Keeping it simple is good!

We're not having a bridal party. I'm happy with that decision.

We are just having his kids (16 daughter & 21 yr son) and my MOH and his BM.... DONE!! Our friends will be there with us so all is good! :+)