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Too many groomsmen not enough bridesmaids

Jessica, on June 7, 2018 at 4:20 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16
My fiance has 3 people he wants as groomsmen, and I'm struggling because I only have 1 option for bridesmaids: my sister who lives on the other side of the country. Is it an issue to have such an uneven bridal party? Should I ask my fiance to cut down his numbers so it's even? I'm worried that it will be very embarrasing that I don't have any girl friends to share this special day. I'm really stressed with the idea of it just being me and him and our overbearing mothers to put together this wedding. What should I do?

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Latest activity by Lynzie, on June 7, 2018 at 8:18 PM
  • Maya
    Dedicated October 2018
    Maya ·
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    There is another fairly popular option now. You can choose not to have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Its often cheaper that way. But I see that a lot now, but it may be a good option for you if you're not into to 1-3.

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  • Keira
    Dedicated August 2019
    Keira ·
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    Any relatives on both side you wouldnt mind? I was one short and added my favorite aunt to even it out. At the end of the day it's you and your husband day. If he lose one you sister can have a guy on each side of her.
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  • K
    Expert September 2018
    Kate ·
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    My bridal party is uneven. I have 4, he has 3. It's very common to not have the same amount. I wouldn't worry about it at all.
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  • Sara P.
    VIP October 2018
    Sara P. ·
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    It's perfectly fine to have uneven sides. No one will care. I'm having three (my two sisters and my FH's sister; no friends) and my FH is having two (his brother and his best friend from childhood that he's still friends with).
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  • SB
    VIP March 2019
    SB ·
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    My party is uneven. I have 8 girls and FH has 9 guys. One of my girls will walk with two guys. No biggie! Your sister could walk with 2 guys and your best man could walk alone or your sister could walk with the best man and the two other guys would walk alone.

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    Expert October 2018
    Nicole ·
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    As long as the uneven doesn't bother you it works!. I also have an uneven bridal party, I have 6, he has 8.
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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    It's no big deal. We also had 3 to 1 with me having the 3 and him having the 1. It's much more preferred and highly recommend that you only have the nearest and dearest as your wedding party and not for the sake of making the sides even.

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    Expert January 2019
    Anakaren ·
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    You should tell your fiancé how you feel about and have him ask his friends if they’re ok with walking down alone ?!
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  • April
    Super November 2018
    April ·
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    Eh... Who Cares! My Fiance has 2 Groomsmen and I have 4 Bridesmaids. I spent a little time worried about it being uneven and how we would do the walking down the aisle but who cares. Just go with it.

    He has 3 people and you have 1. So your girl could have a guy on each arm when walking down the aisle Smiley smile IF your aisle is big enough of course. There are lots of creative ways to do it. He could have 1 guy and you could have 1 girl and his other 2 guys could walk down the aisle but then sit down in the front row (I have seen this done before).

    Whether or not it is even only matters to you and your Groom.

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  • Brianna
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    We just had our siblings as our bridal party, so I had 3 bridesmaids, and my H just had one groomsman. I think uneven parties are more common now, and you shouldn't make your FH decrease his side just to make it even if all 3 of those people are important to him. We just had our 3 girls walk up individually, and then I think the MOD and GM walked back together and the other 2 BMs walked back together.

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  • OrangeCrush
    Super October 2017
    OrangeCrush ·
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    Uneven numbers are the norm - I had two young men (my sons) and hubby had one - his cousin. (Hey I was the only girl!)

    Can your groom and his party meet you at the alter, your MOH walks alone (or with Best Man) and when you leave, MOH and Best Man walk together and remaining groomsmen walk solo.

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  • MrsBlah
    Devoted September 2016
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    It does not matter! It's not about symmetry. It's about having your nearest and dearest stand next to you. Why would you ask your future husband to not have the guys he is closest to stand next to him?

    If it bothers you that you don't have close friends, that is a whole other topic. You can work on that (regardless of your wedding timeline).

    I agree with having the guys stand at the altar, and have your girl walk down the aisle, and then you.

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  • MrsD
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    My fiance has 10, I have 9. I was in a wedding last year with 6 BM and 4 GM. No one ever notices! I totally wouldn't worry. I would let him ask who he wants to, and you ask who you want to without worrying about numbers! Smiley smile

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    Devoted September 2018
    Sarah ·
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    I would echo what others have said, and also mention that you can always do mixed gender bridal parties too. My closest friends are guys, so I selected a mixed party for my side. The important part is that those closest to you are by your side, and you are honoring their role in your life, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation.... Just my perspective.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    You shouldn’t ask him to cut down his closest friends and/or family. Consider asking close male friends and do a mixed gender party, or just have uneven sides.
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  • Lynzie
    Dedicated June 2018
    Lynzie ·
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    I think it’s okay for them to be uneven. We’re having an uneven wedding party. I have 6 bridesmaids and he has 7 groomsmen. We’re just having one of the bridesmaids walk down with two groomsmen.
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