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Tiffany, on January 22, 2020 at 10:16 AM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 4

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My fiancé and I are both in our late 30s and this is a first marriage for both of us. We have decided to have a immediate family only ceremony followed by a close friends and family reception the following day. We’ve chosen to not have a wedding party. I’d still love a way to honor and recognize my close friends though. Honestly, they probably prefer not to do the bridesmaid thing anyway. They’re all married with multiple children so it makes planning difficult anyway and most of them are budgeting so I’d prefer not to put an additional financial stress on them. I plan to ask them to come early before our reception (it’s the day after the wedding) to hang out and help me get ready again if they want but what other ways could I honor and recognize them?

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Latest activity by Katie, on January 23, 2020 at 10:22 AM

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Amber · on January 22, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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You could make a toast to them at your reception!
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Neeva · on January 22, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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You could throw a bridal brunch to celebrate with them or give them a small gift.
I think getting ready together would be a great way to honor them!
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Willow · on January 22, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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I think having them at such a small reception is the honor, plus you could do a toast. Honestly, I am not sure if asking them to come early to help you get ready would be an honor as much as it is burdensome. Bridesmaids getting ready with the bride is more of a logistical thing than an honor thing. If your friends come earlier, that means their SO's would be waiting around or have to come separately. Even though this would be optional, they may feel obligated to join. I love the thought behind it, though.
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Katie · on January 23, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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Even though you're not going the traditional bridesmaid route, I hope you're still planning to have a bridal shower and bachelorette party (or at least an evening to get away for a girls night!) as a way to get to spend some additional time with these special ladies in your life
I would definitely suggest having them get ready with you before the reception! For our wedding, we also held a bridal brunch where we had our bridesmaids (or your close friends!), and - optionally - my mom and aunt who planned my bridal shower, together for a brunch and glass of wine just as a "I'm so happy you're here to support our marriage, you mean so much to me". This can be whatever you want it to be - we had a reservation at a cool restaurant and spent an hour or two eating, relaxing, and catching up!
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