No bridesmaids or garter toss?

Not having a BP, and not doing the garter toss or bouquet toss are pretty common. We have a BP but we are not doing the garter or bouquet toss.

No advice on the BM.

Skip the garter toss its awkward to watch as a guest.

Being a bridesmaid is a position of honor - it shouldn't have to do with what they "do" during the wedding. It's totally fine not to have them, but I think you might be doing it for the wrong reasons.

Also, many people skip the garter toss. I agree, it's gross.

We won't be doing the garter toss. I've been to more and more weddings that aren't doing it. The last wedding we went to they did the bouquet and garter toss. And it was so awkward. I did not need to see the groom go up the brides dress, and the bride got mad that FH wouldn't get up to go catch the garter. It was just awkward all around.

It's an honor to be in the wedding! If you don't want to make them spend extra money, just let them choose what they wear. Most women I know buy nice dresses for weddings anyway, so it's not too much to ask.

We skipped the garter toss. No one needed to see DH all up under my dress. If your FH really wants to, he can pull a decorative one out of his pocket and fling it.

A few close friends of mine didn't have bridesmaids. In each situation, I could have been asked to be one, so actually glad I don't have another gown in my closet.

I'm 30 and I've never seen a garter toss, except on TV/movies. And thankful I haven't.

We opted to skip the BP to both save our friends money and to not have to pick some friends over other friends as I would have felt awful deciding between people. We'd both rather have our friends attend as guests and relax and enjoy the party.

We are also skipping the bouquet and garter toss. Garter toss is just nasty and uncomfortable to watch/be part of. The bouquet toss is also uncomfortable because most people don't want to be called out as single.

Also, our friends were a bit surprised at our choice to not have a BP, but they were all very understanding and are still very excited to attend our wedding.

I don't think the garter toss is gross. But you can do whatever you like

I totally agree with you on the garter toss. I just straight up told my fiance I did not want to do it. I personally would feel really uncomfortable and he respected that. He was a bit bummed but I told him he can do it in private later lol. Totally cool if other brides want to do it for their wedding. I'm also not doing the bouquet toss. I'm going to present it to a woman that has made a big impact on my life during our toasts.

If you want to have a bridesmaid/MOH to balance out the two best men, you could ask one of your friends. They won't need to match anyone so you could have them wear whatever you want and give them a small bouquet. You could also choose not to have one because it's your wedding and you can do that =)

I didn't want a BP either. I think my FH wants his brother to stand with him though. If that's the case I asked my cousin to stand with me, but I told her she can just wear any black dress she has. I think it's a waste of money for my friends/family to buy an outfit for my wedding.

We're just having our sisters (1 each) as our MOH and Best Woman. No bouq or garter toss. Not having a bridal party has been THE BEST decision I've made.

ETA: Some of my friends were sad but they got over it!

No garter toss, no bouquet toss, and no bridesmaids. I'm only having a MOH because my wedding planner said someone needs to hand us the rings. Otherwise, there is no wedding party. None of my friends cared.

My BFF is thrilled that I'm not having a BP and I knew she would be. This was mostly my decision, so I've made it clear to FH that we can revisit this if he starts to feel like he wants a BM. If that happens, I'm not sure if I would also reconsider having a MOH. But, I wouldn't do it just to have even sides, etc.

I'm doing my sisters, FSILs and my best friend from college in my BP because they're incredibly important in my life, but that's what I want. All I know is that FH has a Best Man XP

I know a good number of people that didnt do the garter toss BC they thought it was "gross" and inappropriate. I want to do it because I want to do a bouquet toss, and my FH is OK with just grabbing my garter and just throwing it! Nothing inappropriate, just innocent, simple fun!

Like what other people have said: it's all up to you!

You do you, if you don't want bridesmaids then you don't have to. That being said, you could choose two girls you are close with as unofficial bridesmaids without picking out a dress for them and all the other financial obligations and stuff for standard BMs. Just have them be there for you and it will match the 2 guys your FH wants involved.

And yes, skip the garter toss. Do the shoe game instead! Were definitely doing that.

Sides don't have to be even. If your FI wants attendants and you don't, then he can have them and you don't have to. I find it more troubling that he is trying to pressure you into having bridesmaids you don't want.

As for the garter toss, we skipped both bouquet and garter toss. They are not mandatory. However, it is his wedding as well as yours, so it would be a good idea to be on the same page with this.

I am not doing a garter toss, FH is on board. I only have a MOH my sister. I told my friends no bridesmaids and explained I want to save on the drama. All my friends who have gotten married before me agreed bridesmaids where not necessary and just created unneeded DRAMA and expenses !!! I feel like I was asked I be a bridesmaid "just because" and it wasn't a good feeling.

I don't have bridesmaid cost to much flowers dresses no garter toss or bouquet simple

No bridal party for me either. Cuts down on costs and coordination. They're mostly for photos, in my opinion. One friend, who is really into wedding planning, wanted to be my bridesmaid but understood when I said no.

We are considering throwing the bouquet but it seems like an antiquated tradition. No garter toss for me. It does seem a little inappropriate for FH to be under my dress in front of my grandmother...