Opting out of 'bridesmaids , nieces as bridal party

That’s a very cute idea. Bridal parties come in all shapes and sizes.

We didn’t have a bridal party. Instead we let his nieces and my cousin, ages 8, 10, 11, do a few things. They handed out programs, I let them walk down the aisle, and the oldest held my bouquet. They all just sat in the front row instead of standing. I also let them pick their own dress and just gave them matching flower crowns.
very happy I did this. All the girls were very excited. You could tell they were having a great time and I didn’t have to deal with all the traditional bridal party stuff. Made things so simple.

I’ll be doing the same thing! No wedding party.. my fiancé was best man in his best friends wedding so we are having his children be our ring bearer and flower girl.

Your wedding is a year away, so you don't need to make a decision on this for another 6 months.

Do you mean add then to the party somehow, or have no adults and just these children involved? If you are having just the children I think it's silly and makes no sense (especially if done just to avoid drama), but you do you.

Keep in mind if you have a bridal party of children, you may have no friends/family getting ready w you the day of, but presumably these kids and their parents will be w you (watching their children and getting them ready) while you get ready. Is that the day you want?

If you want no adults, I would just do no adults and no kids vs no adults and 4 kids.

Why is it silly to have a bridal party of only kids? Plenty of brides have no bridal parties at all and do just fine and many people don't care who, if anyone, gets ready with them on the day of.

View Quoted Comment Love that Idea thanks! They are all sweet girls and love to help.

View Quoted Comment @Stephanie I have plenty of girlfriends, my FSILs, aunts, my mom and sorority sisters who are planning the traditional outings, diying and hosting bridal events. We want the girls to have a special role and dont want to have bridesmaids/groomsmen.

My family is British and this is a much more classic/traditional way to do a bridal party, though usually (not always) there is a MOH and a BM (see William and Kate’s wedding for example). However, I had an aunt who did exactly what you’re doing and only had three young nieces ranging in age from 5-12 as her bp, and it was very sweet. I think it keeps the attention on you and your partner, and the kids involved think it’s the most magical experience ever! Kids bring a real sweetness and innocence to the ceremony IMO.

As for how to ask them, maybe you could host a little tea party?

View Quoted Comment I love the tea party idea!