No Wedding Party

As long as you have legal witnesses for paperwork, do what works for you.

I’m a firm believer in that this is your wedding & your vision. I have a small bridal party- my MOH (my sister), 2 bridesmaids (1 is my daughter). I didn’t want a huge bridal party.

We are not having a wedding party either! It’s completely a personal choice, of course, but we truly could not find any practical reason to have one. We are having a flower girl and ring bearers though. But neither of us have thought twice about not having bridesmaids/groomsmen and we are very content with that decision. 🙂

No bridal party here too! All of our friends were excited for us. It just seems like too much hassle and money, for us and our friends.

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That's what I was thinking. I am in South Dakota and my best friend and cousin are in Atlanta so it'll be too much work to get them prepared. And I hate to make someone part of my big day and they have to spend money. I don't want to ask anyone for that, so we won't be taking on that extra stress.

I had no wedding party and have no regrets. I still invited my closest friends to our rehearsal dinner and to get ready with me the morning of the wedding. I said they got to basically be a bridesmaid with only the fun parts (wedding day mimosas) and none of the obligation (dress they’ll never wear again).

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I think weddings without BMs or GMs are really intimate & romantic. It really puts the focus on the couple and their ceremony.

We are only having a maid of honor and best man,

We didn’t have one either. No extra stress or expense for anyone. #noregrets

FH and I also decided against a wedding party. We view ALL of our invited family and friends as “special guests” and want then to relax, have fun and enjoy the evening (without all the obligations and expectations).

I picked my sisters and two cousins because I trust them and know I wouldn’t have to stress over the things you mentioned. Theres already so much to think about lol. Def makes it a lot easier! I would do what feels right to you.

Congratulations on your engagement! If you don't want a wedding party that's perfectly fine. We didn't use ours for our minimony but we will for our big wedding.

At the moment, as hard as the decision is (I don’t want to hurt anyone) I’m becoming more content with my decision to not have a bridal/wedding party. Originally it was going to be 1 MOH and 1 best man— but I have trouble picking just one ranking my friends/family like this. I also don’t want to have 3-4 bridal members as it can get really expensive.


My fiancé said he will tell his best friend that he will be an “unofficial” best man— so I guess he is going with it lol. If we really decide to keep it this way, we will have our best friends sign as a witness, maybe even give a speech. We are also having 40-50 guests, have been through a lot together over 10 years and I feel like having just me and my fiancé up there makes it so much more romantic and intimate.

For our wedding, we will not be having a wedding party. Both my fiancé and I didn't want to burden anyone with $ or responsibilities (we're having difficulties asking favors or help which may be a cultural thing, too..!). Instead, I will be inviting a group of girls to join me pre-ceremony as my "VIP guests" for tea time during getting ready hours and take photos in coordinated outfits from their closets (which you can skip). This way, I can also spend a few private moments with loved ones and don't have to miss out on cherishing memories-with-a-"faux-bridal-party"-from-the-wedding without pressuring anyone with anything. I just want them to enjoy the celebration of my fiancé and I becoming one. We will be having one maid of honor (my sister) to help with my dress and bouquet at the alter and one best man (fiancé's best friend) to help with the rings. And they can wear whatever they already have since they don't have others to match. My sister won't do much pre wedding stuff since she's away at college.

There is nothing wrong with not having a bridal party. Mine is small only 3 bridesmaid and groomsmen. I don’t have any friendships worthy enough for my big special day expect for my sister who’s like my best friend and my niece and one friend.


Even with only three it’s still a hassle and costly if your paying for their hair and makeup or anything like that.
I’d say no bridal party is definitely okay or even if you just have one or a few that are people really special to you and you won’t ever look back and regret having them next to you on your big day.