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Just Said Yes July 2023

Not “traditional” wedding nerves

Samantha, on August 2, 2022 at 11:24 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7
Is it too taboo to have two maid of honors? I have one sister who I’m very close with so she’s for sure my maid of honor, but my best friend of 20 years is my soul sister and I feel like I want them both to have that role. Neither is married so no matron of honor option. I’m already doing other “non traditional” things a first look, wedding party pictures before the ceremony, outdoor barn and BBQ catering. There’s also only 4 adult girls in my party so wasn’t sure if it was too weird having 2 of the 4 be my maids of honor. Thanks for any thoughts or input 😘

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Latest activity by Lauren, on August 31, 2022 at 5:45 PM
  • Erin
    Super May 2022
    Erin ·
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    My SIL had two maids of honor for her wedding. I don’t think people will be bothered by it. Plus it is *your* wedding after all!
    First Looks, Wedding Party pictures before the ceremony, and barn weddings are coming into style way more and are no longer seen as “non-traditional” for most people.
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    Rosebud ·
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    You do you! I ve been to weddings with 2 best men, no one even batted an eye. Do what works for you. Happy planning!

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  • Cece
    Master October 2023
    Cece ·
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    Don’t worry, the wedding you are describing sounds extremely commonplace these days! Barns, BBQ catering, first looks… none of this is out of the ordinary. And neither is having multiple maids of honor, best man, etc. I have been to numerous weddings that have had multiple positions of honor within the wedding party, as well as opposite sex wedding party members, uneven sides, etc. I couldn’t even tell you the last time I went to a wedding that had even sides and all same sex members, or matching attire. So don’t worry at all about your wedding being strange or uncommon in any way. And definitely don’t worry about having multiple MOHs. A lot of people don’t even have honorary members anymore – they just have wedding parties where everyone is on the exact same level. So if you want to honor more than one person, go for it! Or, if you don’t want to single people out or “rank” your relationship with them, you can choose to not have those positions at all! Do you what works best for you!
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  • S
    Devoted September 2022
    Sara ·
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    My wedding in 9/10 and I have two!

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  • Jacks
    Champion November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    All of what you're doing is absolutely fine! As long as you're hosting your guests well with seating, food and drinks you're golden! Have a great time planning.

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    Devoted September 2022
    Carissa ·
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    I would normally think its perfectly fine (my husband almost went with two best men), but it gives me pause that you only have 2 other bridesmaids. Having 2 and 2 could pretty easily make the other two feel like they're the "B team" and don't matter to you as much as the other 2. I would stick with one.
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  • Lauren
    Beginner April 2023
    Lauren ·
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    Definitely do two! I am doing two as I have two best friends and would absolutely never be able to choose one over the other. I am honoring them both in the same exact way. At the end of the day do what makes you feel best and include those who make you the happiest on your day. I disagree with a previous commenter saying it might make the other two feel like a B team. I have 2 maids of honors and two bridesmaids and will make sure each one feels special!

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