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Super April 2011

No Wedding Party

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rock-n-roll bride, on March 17, 2011 at 3:13 PM

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When FH and I started talking about getting married we casually talked about who would be in our wedding party; we soon discovered we had no idea who to include and how many were overkill. So, in the end we decided to go with none. This way we don't offend anyone nor end up with a 20 person wedding...

With all the posts I have seen about MOH and BM being rude or unhelpful throughout my time on this forum, I am SO glad we decided to go this route. Not to mention, we are on a limited budget, so the extra cash is easily devoted to another aspect of the wedding.

Anyone wish they decided to go without a wedding party? Or if you decided to go without; do you wish you had just buckled down and chosen a few people to include?

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Just Said Yes May 2012
Anonymous · on April 5, 2012 at 1:50 PM
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We have also decided to go the no wedding party route and it has been great and virtually drama free. The only problem was some family members were disappointed that they weren't BMs.

Anywho...so those of you who aren't having a bridal party, how did you a write your ceremony programs? It would be great if I can see some examples! Thanks!
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Just Said Yes February 2014
Private User · on June 4, 2013 at 1:32 PM
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My fiance wants a wedding party, I don't. I know how much of a hassel it can be.
I am a BM in a girlfriends wedding and she's been horrible. She's already put me in tears because of the things she has said to me in the last few months. Two of her BM have dropped out of her wedding because of her attitude and rudeness.
All of this drama made me decide I dont want a wedding party. I wouldn't want to make anyone be in our wedding, force them to wear something they dont want to, force them to spend money on a dress, shoes and traveling to our wedding. I think its too much to ask for when the wedding is about us.
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Just Said Yes December 2015
Sarah · on October 14, 2015 at 6:28 PM
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Having a bridal party is by far one of the worst mistakes I think I've made so far. I'm not even down the aisle and it's just drama after drama. I have two MOH (sister being one) and 6 BM - 1 BM and 5 GM. My non-sister MOH has been an absolute gem...always by my side and assisting me in whatever I need. She makes calls and follows up with me on things and always makes it about me and what I want ultimately. I have a couple BM who are good about being on top of things but for the most party they are all MIA. I had one BM forget the bridal shower completely and not show up! This morning a GM told me he doesn't have money for a tux (we asked all our bridal party 6 months ago to give them time to save). The BM has done NOTHING! I'm ready to kick them all to the curb except my non-sister MOH! My advice to future brides is skip the bridal party and enjoy doing the planning with your fiance!
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