To have Bridesmaids or not ?

I am only having a MOH, and there are 2 groomsmen. I think we can have as little or as many bridesmaids as we want! ☺️

I think it’s fine to only have one or two. There’s no rule about how many to have

Nope, no rule! My sister in law had one BM and one flower girl and it didn’t look weird at all. I asked my mom this same question and she said really it’s just who you want to sign as a witness on your wedding certificate. I mean there are other things BMs and Groomsmen can do for the couple, but it is up to you if you want people up there with you.

View Quoted Comment Hi Michelle! That's true, thank you! ♥️

View Quoted Comment Yay! I feel good my decision 😊

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Both FH and I have lots of friends. But we aren’t having bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, we wanted our family and friends to relax and enjoy the wedding as guests. It seems that a large number of brides select a bridal party for the photos more than anything or “just because“ most think that’s what the way it has to be. But I actually think it’s much less headache, worry and stress not having to deal with a bridal party. You can do a search on these forums and see loads of brides complaining about their bridal party.

There’s no rule on how many or that you have to have any bridesmaids. My mom only had 2. I’m only having 3. There’s also no rule that you have to have the same number of bridesmaids and groomsman. My fiancé is only having a best man. We wanted to pick those that we really wanted up there with us, those who have supported us and will continue to do so through the years.

The general rule of thumb is 1 bridesmaid per 50 guests. But you can have any number. They are not required. But you will need 2 people over 18 to sign the marriage certificate as legal witnesses.

It’s totally OK to have one or two people. Less potential for drama too haha

I’m not having any!!

There’s definitely no rule. You can have none, two, twelve...whatever you want! Do what makes you happy. It’s a nice way to honor those closest to you.
I personally have a MOH, two bridesmaids, and one junior bridesmaid, and even that was more than I had been anticipating lol

Not all is there no min or max. You pick someone or those who you trust and can depend on

The answer is nope: you do not need bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower children, flower grandmas, ring boys, ring bears, or any other wedding attendants on your wedding day.

All you do need is 2 people who are legally willing to marry, a witness, and an officiant.

We are only having 3 on each side and it's mostly family. We have no ring bearer or flower girl either because everyone we know doesn't have kids except one BM and her daughter will only be 1.5 around our wedding time. I've seen plenty of weddings with no wedding party or just one.

I don't have many close friends but my fiance is still friends with his childhood buddies - there's like 12 of them! Thankfully, he couldn't pick between his buddies for his groomsmen, so we settled on just having a MOH and a Best Man - his brother and my only friend/best friend

You can do as you wish - it's your day!

I love knowing that I can look back on my wedding photos one day and not have one single regret as to who was standing next to me on the most important day of my life. My best friend truly is my only friend and she's like a sister to me!

I am only having a maid of honor and my FH is only having a best man. I think its up to the couple to decide what works best for them.

You can have as many or as few as you want or none. It’s up to you. 😁
We are having our children has our wedding party. My FH’s 17 year old son is his Best Man, his 17 year old daughter (twins) is my MOH and my 9 year old daughter is a Jr Bridesmaid. That’s it. Just a family affair for us.

We also opted to skip the bridal party altogether and let everyone just enjoy the wedding as guests.

One of my best friends only had a MOH and a BM at her wedding and it was still beautiful! Go with whatever makes you happy and don't worry about what others think. After all, it is YOUR special day, not theirs😊