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Stacey
Beginner November 2016

Second marriage..no wedding party

Stacey, on December 29, 2015 at 9:22 AM Posted in Planning 0 10

This is the second marriage for myself and my fiancé. We both have two children each and I don't really want any bridesmaids. He wants to have his brother as the best man and my 5 year old son to be included. We have 3 girls ages 8,10,13 and I was going to have them be the bridesmaids. We are on a budget and definitely want to include the kids.

Has anyone done anything like this?

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Latest activity by Sqwiggy, on December 29, 2015 at 3:20 PM
  • ALH
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    ALH ·
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    My FH is also going to be on his second marriage and we are having his children stand up with us. He's also having his sister stand with him. I'm having his daughter be one of my bridesmaids. I definitely think it's a good idea to include them.

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  • Stacey
    Beginner November 2016
    Stacey ·
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    I've been trying to change the picture since last night

    It shows up on my profile. I'll check when I'm on the actual computer, thanks

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  • Lara
    Master July 2015
    Lara ·
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    It was my H's second wedding. My sister and his daughter were my BMs and his brother was his GM, it was perfect.

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  • Meesh
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    This is FH's 2nd marriage (first wedding - eloped previously) and my first. I chose to have 5 bridesmaids, and he has chosen to have our 5 sons (my 2, his 3) as his groomsmen. This was really important to him, and I think it will be really sweet.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    I think having the kids as your wedding party will be perfect!

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  • Audrey
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    This FH's second marriage and he has two adult children. We are having them as readers as we're only having a MOH and BM. Given the ages of the kids involved, I think it's a great idea to have them as part of the wedding. You're merging two families into one. Kind of reminds me of the Brady Bunch...which probably just dated me.

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  • Shan
    Devoted June 2016
    Shan ·
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    I love your idea of having your children stand up beside the two of you, since it's truly a marriage of both your families. And sure let him have his brother. I'm also choosing not to have any bridesmaids (and this is both of our first wedding). Although I love my girlfriends dearly, the thought of getting multiple females on the same page about anything sounds like a headache to me. And honestly, they are all at such different stages in life (one just started a masters program, the other her own business and one who I know is struggling financially) I would hate to add anything extra to their plates. My FH has a best friend that he has made it clear he would like to be more involved then just a "guest" so we are considering have him officiate.

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  • Kelli
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    Second marriage so this is what we did also. My daughter was MOH, his son was BM, and my son escorted my mother. My husband's granddaughters ages 2 and 4 were the flower girls. I think it is a great idea to have all your children stand up there with you.

    In Missouri, you have to have to adult witnesses sign the marriage certificate. Traditionally that is MOH and BM. I don't know how it works in your state, but his brother could sign and you could find another adult to sign since your daughters aren't old enough. Just something to plan for if you need to!

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
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    My friend recently got married for the first time, but it was her husband's second marriage, so it was still very traditional. He had his brothers and best friend as GM. I think its nice for a second marriage for both to have the children included as the "bridal party".

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  • Sqwiggy
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    My FH'S 3 teenage children will be standing up with us. My sister is acting as my MOH but she won't be standing. She's just doing a reading. I got cute homecoming type dresses at Macy's.

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