No Bridesmaids/Groomsmen

I think it's your wedding you can do whatever you'd like! I have 5 bridesmaids and 1 MOH and he has 5 groomsmen and 1 BM also a ring bearer and flower girl!

I think if that's what you both truly want, then that's what you should do. I'm just having my sister as MOH and my 8 year old daughter as a bridesmaid. FH is having his brother and best friend as his best men. My 6 year old son is walking me down the aisle. Small wedding party for us. Something to consider though, is having a couple of people in your party doesn't mean you have to pay a whole lot. It would up your floral budget but typically they are expected to pay for their own apparel.

I'm not having any officially. I mean- I have my best friend there- but as we have such a small party of people attending- making ONE Person stand next to me seems silly- she'll be there and be close enough. And she doesn't have to stand there awkwardly.

It's literally you're party- you can do what you want to LOL

I think you should go for it! If there are no friends that you are dying to have as bridesmaids and groomsmen then it is definitely better not to have a bridal party then trying to force one.

We are not having a bridal party either. That is something we decided before even getting officially engaged. I don't think it is anything wrong with it. I do have sisters and 2 very close girlfriends but they all understand and ok with our decision and just as long as they are there with me, I will be happy.

I went to two weddings last year of two close girlfriends who also chose the no bridesmaids/groomsmen. It's a huge cost savings!

We are also going without the full party as well. My would-be bridesmaids understand and in the end they'll still do anything we need them to. It's just less cost, less stress! And I don't have to hear "omggggg why am I not a bridesmaid?!" from the crazier side of the family.

No bridal party for us. We just have no desire. We aren't interested in the pomp and circumstance that can come with weddings. We just want to get married, eat, and party with 65 of our closest friends and family.

I'm glad I'm not the only one! A wedding party is just too much hassel. I just want to get married and have fun with my friends and family without any drama arising because of who and who isn't in the wedding party! I haven't done any official planning quite yet but that is one thing off my list of things (:

We did not have a bridal party, or even a flower girl/ringbearer, at our intimate wedding. Don't sweat it!

YAY! someone who's doing exactly what we are TOO! Well, I admit my FH has a change of heart some days but the truth is, I feel the same way! I don't have gfs that I'm super close to and the thought of having someone that I'm not close with stand beside me is odd.

We both have gone through a lot this year and I just keep seeing us 2 standing up there. I am feeling better about my decision too not only b/c I see others are doing it, but a handful of colleagues also went without the bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Cheers and marry on!

I think it's a great idea and will save you a lot of hassle. My BP is probably the thing causing me the greatest headache, haha.

Double post

Ok, I have to ask and add on to this thread. Just got off the phone with my future mom law, she didn't sound happy when I casually added no bm,gm,moh,bm..... she tried insisting that we need a standing witness. I stood my ground but now I feel she's going to Hassel me about about it over thanksgiving. I agreed to go dress shopping ans can just see her shoving bm dresses in my face to convince me to have a bridal party. Any suggestions? This is the first time any of her kids are getting married.

@Oliv, just say 'no' and leave it at that. Don't show any weakness! My mother could care less but when I've told acquaintances that we don't plan to have a bridal party, they seem so disappointed. Ummm...you're not even invited to the wedding, don't know why you care so much.

Thank you Sunni! You're right, I got this! ...and loo to that last part

You don't need a standing witness really. No didn't realize this till my wedding, but witnesses don't even sign the license anymore

Do what makes you comfortable. A co-worker was married 2 years ago and decided not to have a BP as well. She also opted out of a bridal shower and bachelorette party.

I agree with Sunni! Just say no. It's your wedding, not hers so her opinion doesn't really matter. There is no reason to have "witnesses" now a days. You could just go to the courthouse and get hitched and no one be there except you and your FH so why should you have a BP that you don't want at your wedding? Stand your ground! (:

Personally for me, I never saw the point of so many people. I'm only having a MOD and a BM for my fiancé. Like everyone has said, it is your wedding and you do exactly what you want ^_^

Congrats by the way!

Thank you for this post. My fiancé and I aren't super close friends with anyone either and really have no desire to have a BP. Our family and friends will still be a huge part of getting ready and celebrating, but I would never want to obligate them to spending an absurd amount of money just to be part of my wedding. I just want them to come.