Not Wanting Wedding Party

If you and your fiancé only want one on each side, then you should only have one on each side. No one else's opinions matter. Not to mention that your wedding will definitely still look like a wedding, regardless of wedding party size. If people around you are that critical of the decisions for your wedding, I would stop discussing your plans with them.

Your wedding will still and feel amazing even if you only have one on each side. Don’t let people talk you in to things you don’t want. Set boundaries with people from the beginning and let them know it’s your day. You will get tons of opinions just have to stand firm on what you want. We didn’t give many details to anyone for that reason.

It’s not anyone else’s wedding, who cares what they think?

I think one and one on either side is fine. Not everyone has a big wedding party. It’s less personalities to deal with anyway

You’re fine! We had NO wedding party and I still don’t have any regrets. 👍

We’re only having 2 on each side & I couldn’t be happier. Way less people/personalities to deal with, pictures will be much quicker. We also decided to go this route so our friends who would’ve been selected for wedding party didn’t feel obligated to spend extra money on travel & attire since we are having a destination wedding!

I would not discuss wedding plans because people are going to give you their opinions. Do what you two want and that is all that matters.

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I was not about all of the personalities and decisions that might be coming out with inviting more people in the party. It was very simple

We are having one on each side, too! He is having his childhood best friend and I am having my sister. We are also having two flower girls, who are my nieces (my sister's daughters) and my two adult brothers will be escorting my Mom (and maybe our dog) down the aisle. We are inviting 100 guests and are anticipating all but a handful attending.

We are keeping it to one on each side because (1) I am not close with any of the girl 'friends' I have. We hang out when we hang out in a group but that's it (2) FH has a ton of friends, some he's known forever and he can't pick AND most of these guys don't get along anymore so it's not worth the hassle (3) it saves money on floral and gifts!

Do what makes you happy! Some people have given us 'look' or questioned why but it's none of their business and it's not their decision.

Good luck!

"Thank you for your opinion, but I'm happy with my choice". Memorize that line, I've used it a lot. It's your wedding with the people you want to be a part of that, whether that's 15 or 0. I personally have 7, which would drive other people crazy haha. But it's everyone's own personal choice. They'll get over it, it doesn't affect them at all.

Also I've been to a LARGE wedding with only a maid of honor and best man. It in no way looks weird, and people can find seats without ushers.

We had no bridal party! The little cousin probably wants to wear a pretty dress, which she will when she attends the wedding as a guest. And people can seat themselves. You do you!

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Thanks Allie!

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Thanks so much Jennifer

View Quoted Comment We’re not having a wedding party and it has been super stress free! If we had, we would have gone with just one person.


Don’t even listen to other people. You two are the only ones that matter!

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My complete thoughts too!

I like you, seem honest about what you want in your day. So tell your family thank you but no thank you!

We are doing the same! No flower girls either. Honestly it’s been the best decision we’ve made. Our weddings under 6 months away and planning has been peaceful without all the opinions and personalities.

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I fully agree Tara