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Uneven number of groomsman and bridesmaids

Katie, on February 9, 2018 at 2:55 PM Posted in Planning 0 14
We're still trying to solidify our wedding party and one thing we're having trouble with is the number of groomsman vs. bridesmaids. Is it okay to have more groomsman than bridesmaids? If so how do you go about walking down the aisle?

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Latest activity by Nicole, on February 10, 2018 at 12:37 AM
  • Mirada
    Devoted November 2018
    Mirada ·
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    The only option I could think of is maybe 2 guys walking in 1 girl... My problem is i have more girls than groomsmen lol FH is going crazy trying to find guys to be in his party... Im the friendly one!!!!

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  • S
    Devoted March 2019
    Sashy ·
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    I think you should definitely have the same amount of BM and GM if they're going be all partnered up while walking down the isle. If not, just have every single one walk individually down the isle and it won't be as noticeable. Good Luck Smiley smile

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  • Elise
    Devoted September 2018
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    Yes it is normal to have an uneven number. For my sister's wedding, there were 5 bridesmaids and I think 3 groomsmen. We just walked down the aisle one by one for the professional, and 2 of us got escorted by 1 groomsman for the recessional. For the bridal party intro for the reception, 2 bridesmaids walked in together. We have an even number for our wedding, so ours will be easy!

    Remember, numbers don't matter. You should only have people you want up there with you. You can have 2 groomsmen escorting one bridesmaid, or you can do something different if you want. As long as everyone looks good while walking down the aisle...
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  • Elise
    Devoted September 2018
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    *Procession! Sheesh my autocorrect is terrible!
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  • K
    Savvy June 2019
    Katie ·
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    Thanks! Those are really good ideas! I don't want to add more people just to make the numbers even so those are good options!
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  • Arkilia
    Super November 2021
    Arkilia ·
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    I think I'm going to end up with uneven numbers also, so I'm thinking of having the groomsmen enter through the side with my FH and have my girls walk by themselves.
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  • A
    Dedicated September 2019
    Alyssa ·
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    I think as long as you and your FH don't care then it doesn't matter. I have more bridesmaids then groomsmen and we are figuring it out. I don't want my FH to stress or just ask random people to just get the number higher. I've been to weddings where the groomsmen are already standing up with the groom during the ceremony. And when you have the bridal party introduced you can have to bridesmaids announce together it can be whatever you want!
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  • RZ_ToBe
    Master July 2018
    RZ_ToBe ·
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    I have more bridesmaids than groomsmen. I just have 3 of my girls walking together. I also considered having one walk by herself in the middle, but I liked having 3 walk more.
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  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2017
    Kelsey ·
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    We had more groomsmen and just had two groomsmen to one bridesmaid. Looked fine!

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  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    YES it’s okay to have an uneven number and
    ANY WAY YOU LIKE is how they should walk. They can be partnered, they can be solo. They can be in groups , 2 guys together , 2 girls together, any way you dream it, you can do it. Try out some different configurations and see what seems to flow most naturally
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  • K
    Savvy February 2019
    Katherine ·
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    I was having the same issue - but then I gave up! If you want someone in your BP then go for it! You can always have someone else special in the family walk with the extra person(s), a grandfather? Uncle? Cousin or Usher?

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  • Bethyonce
    Master February 2015
    Bethyonce ·
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    You can have as many as you would like. I was in a wedding where there were two groomsmen escorted two bridesmaids each after the ceremony. It wasn't anything that I batted an eyelash at. I think having the people that matter to you most next to you outweighs any concern with continuity.

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    We had 3 bridesmaids and only 1 groomsman. He came in from the side with the minister and DH, and the girls walked alone down the aisle.

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  • Nicole
    VIP November 2017
    Nicole ·
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    We had 2 bridesmaids, maid of honor, 4 groomsmen and a best man. The maid of honor and best man walked together. Two groomsmen walked with each bridesmaid.
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