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Just Said Yes July 2021

No Bridesmaids

Gabby, on February 10, 2020 at 6:54 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 12

Hey Guys! It's been really hard to admit this, but I honestly don't think I'll be accompanied by a bridal party/groomsmen. The women I have in mind have all let me down one way or another, or have shown to not really care about my wedding plans. I still love them, but I don't want to give them any responsibilities. I can already foresee drama and myself having to deal with nonsense.

I mentioned this to my mother and she made me feel really bad, she said we'd look like we have no friends. I'm an only child, so siblings are out of question.


So I guess what I'm asking is, what are some alternatives to having a bridal party/groomsmen?

I was thinking of having our selected friends to all wear the same color scheme? But we wouldn't do rehearsals or expect anything more from them.


Help!

12 Comments

Latest activity by Gabby, on February 11, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    You could invite people to get ready with you, I guess. But I don't really see the point in them being in coordinated colors and not being your bridesmaids. Honestly I think it's perfectly fine to not have a bridal party ! Doesn't mean you don't have any friends. It keeps the ceremony altar area simple - just you and your spouse, anyway.
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  • Onya
    Expert October 2020
    Onya ·
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    It’s fine to not have a bridal party! Don’t let mom make you feel like this is high school. 🤣 no one needs to see you have “friends”. You need support! Mom should support your decision regardless. Either way it’s completely up to you and don’t let her make you feel bad.
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    It is fine not to have a bridal party. I do not mean to sound rude by asking but how have they let you down? I mean will they be there the day of and stand by your side? Have they already been asked to be in the bridal party? If so, I can see it being problematic if you tell them you have decided no bridal party.

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  • Sara
    Expert October 2020
    Sara ·
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    We choose no bridal party and are so beyond happy about it. I don't really think guests at your wedding full of people will be thinking you don't have friends and if they do who cares.
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  • Private User
    Dedicated September 2020
    Private User ·
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    Get adoptable doggies as your wedding party. Lol. In your case, I would just do no wedding party. I don't think it's weird, it's more intimate that way.
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    Beginner September 2020
    Kymber ·
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    We are going small and no wedding party. It shouldn’t be any more of a stress to you and honestly it’s less people and less money for you to worry about!
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  • Givemeallthepups
    Expert February 2020
    Givemeallthepups ·
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    We’ve got a good sized wedding (144 attending) and no wedding party. My best friends are getting ready with me. Our wedding is in less than 3 weeks and I have no regrets so far about it.
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Don’t let anyone make you feel bad for not wanting a bridal party. This is your day so do what makes you happy. Less people means less drama typically which is nice as well.
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    VIP September 2020
    Willow ·
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    Don't ask people to wear the same color scheme. That is imposition without recognition. A lot of people skip the bridal party for many reasons
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    We didn’t have a wedding party. No regrets! My mom & sister got ready with me.
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  • MIWM
    VIP June 2019
    MIWM ·
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    Nothing wrong with not having any bridesmaids. I only had 2 It was my maid of honor who is a bestfriend and that another friend of mine who is like family to me. People gossiped about me having only 2 but we did not want a large wedding part. My husband had his 2 as well and we also had our ring bearer and no flower girl.

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    Just Said Yes July 2021
    Gabby ·
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    You are all awesome! Thank you for your encouraging words Smiley smile

    Wish you all the best and wish you the most epic weddings Smiley heart!

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