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NewlyWeducated
Expert November 2016

Ways to honor brothers?

NewlyWeducated, on October 17, 2016 at 12:09 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12

Happy Monday y'all! Looking for suggestions...I have twin brothers that I've always been joined at the hip with (grew up together, then went to college together, roommates all through college, always worked at the same part time jobs until now, you get the picture). They're like my protectors and have always been my best friends. Having said that, they're not groomsmen (not super close with FH and I didn't want to force him to include them) but I'd really like to include them in the day somehow.

I already have 6 bridesmaids and I didn't love the idea of having them stand on my side as brides-men, they'd think it was weird. To each their own. How else could I include them or honor them? I thought about having them walk me down the aisle along with my dad but I feel like that's a lot of people at once.

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Latest activity by MzKiwi, on October 17, 2016 at 5:01 PM
  • krclark7
    Super September 2017
    krclark7 ·
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    You could have them do a reading. I'm not close enough to FH's sister for her to be a bridesmaid, but I want to include her somehow in the ceremony. That's how my brother and SIL included my sisters and me, and I thought it was thoughtful.

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  • Fitz
    Master August 2018
    Fitz ·
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    You could do a dance with them!

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  • Honeybee
    Super December 2017
    Honeybee ·
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    A special brother dance! After the father-daughter dance, grab the mic and say "I'd like to give a special shout out to my brothers, who, like my father, have been some of the most special men in my life. Will you give me the honor of this dance?" And then pick a song that is special to you guys

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  • NewlyWeducated
    Expert November 2016
    NewlyWeducated ·
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    I love the dance idea!! can't believe I didn't think of that...thank you guys for being my brain when it's not functioning properly. lol

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  • Mrs.K
    VIP June 2017
    Mrs.K ·
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    I'm going to have my brothers walk my mom down the aisle since my dad will be busy with me!!

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  • QueenDavis
    Super October 2018
    QueenDavis ·
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    I'm giving both my brother boutonniere with pics of my deceased grandfathers pics.

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  • SoonToBeDames
    Expert November 2016
    SoonToBeDames ·
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    We are giving boutonnaires to my brothers, too, and having them walk down the aisle, even though they aren't groomsmen. I'm in the same boat - my brothers are super important to me but my FH just hasn't had an opportunity to get very close to them and I didn't want to force the issue. So, we are having all of our siblings walk down the aisle during the processional just like the parents do.

    Basically, they are a part of the bridal party, but without the obligation to rent a suit/buy a dress.

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  • FreshToDeathAng
    Master September 2016
    FreshToDeathAng ·
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    I was also going to suggest a dance. My father is deceased, so it's a little different for me, but that's what I did.

    I have 3 brothers, and I had the oldest walk me down the aisle, and the other 2 met us at the front to exchange a hug/kiss before greeting my H. You could incorporate them in that if you would like? If your father/mother/someone else is walking you down the aisle, they could "meet" you at the front. I know that was a really special moment for us.

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  • MrsSki
    Master April 2017
    MrsSki ·
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    My siblings are also not in the wedding party, but we're giving them boutonnieres and corsages. They're carrying flowers forward before our mothers are seated to honor my deceased grandmothers.

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  • NewlyWeducated
    Expert November 2016
    NewlyWeducated ·
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    @FTDAng I LOOOOVE that idea. Thank you!

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  • FreshToDeathAng
    Master September 2016
    FreshToDeathAng ·
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    You're welcome! = )

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  • MzKiwi
    Super June 2017
    MzKiwi ·
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    I'm having my two brothers each walk me half way to my dad. Then My dad will walk me to my FH.

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