No Bridal Party

It's okay not to have a bridal party, but I don't understand what you mean your hostesses?

Yes, it is okay to not have a bridal party. I am personally kind of "meh" on the idea of hostesses/ushers. I believe a DOC should be able to handle any responsibilities that would fall to them. That way your friends and family can enjoy the wedding as guests instead of having duties to fulfill. That's just me, though.

I'm my Mother's only child. I'm not having a wedding party. If it helps, I don't feel like I've had the extra added stress that some of my other engaged friends have had because I've been able to prioritize other parts of my wedding

My Best Friend/MOH had her wedding a month ago and she had no bridal party and it still was a beautiful wedding!

What is a hostess?

To answer your question, it is okay to not have a bridal party and most likely no one will notice.

What's a hostess?

There is absolutely no reason you should have attendants. If you are not feeling it, then don't have them (and be prepared for people to be all "but you have to" because people sometimes get that way about traditions)

Thank you all. A hostess is simply the female version of an usher. They also hand out programs and help guide everyone from the ceremony to the reception. The reason I dont want to have attendants is because I hate the idea, plan and simple. I am also not having a coordinator as I am planning on my own, plus my sister and friend both have event planning experience so they can be a part of my day without the financial obligation. The venue is also providing a site manager for the day of.

I worried about this next year. Enjoy the rest of this year

I'm not having any bridesmaids or groomsmen. Just MOH and best man. I'm only having a flower girl and ring bearers because my grand niece is 5 1/2 and my twin grand nephews are 5 and they are so excited about it. Especially my grandniece who wants to be a bride so badly and is very excited about her white dress and bouquet.

I wasn't planning on having a bp either, but due to family pressure I did...I made my only sister my moh and my fh's only sibling (sister) the best woman. Wish I had stuck to my guns though bc my sister has caused me a lot of stress!

I had 100 people on my guest list and no bridal party.

We didn't use anyone as an usher. People just sat themselves.

ETA: I would still recommend a coordinator. Mine did so much for me day of and it was so much that I didn't have to think about. I just enjoyed the day.

Ditto @smox

Actually the more I hear about BP drama the more glad I am that we didn't have one.

No bridal party. No regrets.

You certainly don't have to have a bridal party. But ditch the "hostess" and usher thing. This person wouldn't be hosting your wedding--that's your job or possibly the parents' if they offer. You shouldn't ask anyone to do a job in your wedding that could be accomplished by a table (handing our programs) or by nothing at all (people can walk to their seats by themselves.) If you don't want to give them the honor of being up there beside you, just let them attend as guests.

I understand totally. Our wedding is 2 yrs away with approximately 75 quest. We don't have a bridal party just my son who is BM and my Siberia Husky that will be my flower girl. There's no written rule what you have to have.

Honestly I would rather not have a wedding party. I have 3 BM and 3 GM. Now I'm wishing I didn't have any.

No need for a bridal party. If it wasn't for my daughter I prob wouldn't have one

Yes totally! We are having 100 guests. I was going to skip a bridal party altogether but changed mind and I'm having a Maid of Honor and he's having a Best Man and that's it!

We decided not to have any bridal party. No BM, GM, ring bearer, flower girl, ushers... I also just don't like the idea of a bridal party. I will participate in one, if asked (because I do love my friends), but I just don't like the idea of ranking my friends. Plus, I know there would have been drama.