Wedding Party: Friends Or Family?

I think you should choose who you’re closest to, regardless of your relation. Sharing DNA doesn’t guarantee you a spot in anyone’s bridal party.

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Good point.

Pick whoever you are close to. I’ve never understood people who pick family members to be in the bridal party JUST because they are related.

I don't think so at all ! Some friends are so close it's like family anyway

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If I'm being completely honest, my sister was only in my wedding party because I didn't want to hurt her feelings, She can really be self-centered and pushy. Throughout the planning I called her a bridesmaidzilla. If she weren't family she would not have been in my wedding party.

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I agree with you.

View Quoted Comment I know a lot of people who have chosen their sisters or FSIL as BM’s strictly because of relation. Choosing your bridal party should be about who you’re close to, not about padding people’s egos/feelings. I don’t have any siblings, but if I did, I would not have them as a BM if we were not close. I’d rather save those spots for the people I’m closest too. I wouldn’t want unnecessary stress or drama during my wedding.

View Quoted Comment Don't get me wrong I'm close to my sister but she can be a little annoying 😂
If I could do it all over again I would still pick her though.

After some in-fighting amongst my friends I chose a small family-only bridal party. My sister and cousin were awesome. My other cousin caused so much drama that we don’t talk anymore.

Idk if I could have pick one friend as a MOH without starting a ton of drama

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I picked friends and family who are closest to me but one of my childhood friends was upset she wasn't apart of the wedding party because she was with me in 2012 when I met my husband.

Was I wrong?

View Quoted Comment I don’t think so. I wanted a small bridal party and you can’t have everyone up there

Disrespectful? No. But on the other hand, I chose only family members. Friendships sometimes fade away, but I know my sister or my children will be with me for life.

We only have people standing up with us and not best or maid of honor. Some are her family and some are our friends. We didn't want any titles because each are important to us. As far as a shower or bach party goes, I'm not sure what will happen. We'll see.

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I agree with this 100%. Even if you're related, it doesn't mean you share a close bond!

View Quoted Comment We had 6 girls and 6 guys, that was enough.

View Quoted Comment That's a good point.

View Quoted Comment That's unique.

View Quoted Comment Yup, that's very true.

Not at all! Most of my bridal party are my friends or my cousins!

View Quoted Comment My bride squad consisted of four friends, my sister, and my cousin.