Why did you choose your bridal party?

My bridesmaids are my daughters and my step daughter...

1) it was less drama that way

2) they're more fun

3) we wanted our kids to low how important they were to our marriage

My MOH...no drama, however I do wish I'd just went with my gut...

When I started wedding planning I could've answered That about all 5 of mine. Now that I'm 4 months out and down to 3 girls (2 of which are my sisters) Let's just say I'm discovering that friendships of 15-19 years mean nothing...

My MOH is my sister in law , 6 bms are all family and 1 friend.. ( this incl 2 more SIL, favorite Aunty , cousin and daughter) we had no drama .. All good times.. Guess I was lucky & blessed .. I figured who better to spend and participate in this joyous occasion with me than my family and my closest friend. :0)

MOH - she is my sister. I've always had a good relationship with her and I wanted her to be there with me. I also knew both her and my mom would be MAJORLY hurt if I didn't ask her, so while part of it was obligation I also wanted her to be there. She became my MOH because my best friend is also getting married this summer and I didn't want to give her too much pressure.

BM1 - My future sister in law. We've gotten along well in the time that we've spent together and she is super happy to be getting a sister. She's only had one brother (my FH) and has always wanted a sister so I wanted to start off being her sister the right way and have her as a bridesmaid.

BM2 - My best friend since grade 2. While we had grown apart nothing could change our friendship. I was hesitant to ask her since she was also getting married this summer and I was worried that she wouldn't want the added expense or stress. So I asked her saying that if she didn't want to that was ok, but she accepted saying that she felt so honored and would be more than happy. I'm also a bridesmaid for her at her wedding.

So far no drama. I picked the perfect wedding party. ^_^

MOH-- actually, my first pick was off with the Peace Corps in Nepal at the time, and declined the honor. I was bummed but understood-- especially when she got home and I found out she'd been *miserable* and worried that she wouldn't go back if she came home. So, my second-best-friend was MOH. Another was a friend from elementary school, my sister, and the fiancée (but soon-to-be-ex-wife, if you can believe that!) of one of our groomsmen. We weren't super close, but she was a HUGE help to me planning the wedding, so I'd asked her. Little did I know how awkward it would be by the time we got married!

A lot of it had to do with location. I could have picked at least 3 more girls, but they were so separated from everyone else, that it would have been difficult. I chose my sister and the girls closest to me (physically and emotionally)

My Maid of honor is my sister. She's been my right hand in most non internet adventures (dress shopping, accessory shopping, DIY shopping) and sounding board. she knows me and my style and tastes and keeps me in check.

My Matron of Honor is my Best Friend of well . . since high school. She also introduced me to my FH. She's been through some stuff with me across two countries and many states and life events.

I chose to not have a BP. I've heard too many horror stories, and since we're doing casual, I don't think I need one.

First wedding, I chose my sister and the groom chose his college roommate. Second wedding, we chose my two children. No drama, either time.

My MOH is my best friend ( sister from another mother and father lol), then my BMs are my sister, friend from college, his 2 sisters and his best friends wife who is the mama of his god daughter. I have known the last 3 for the last 4 years we have dated and my college friend and MOH btwn 10-12 years. Obviously my sister for my whole life.

My MOH is my sister. We weren't always close but are really close now. My daughter is also going to be one of my bridesmaids. I am only having three and my third one is one of my best friends. Her daughter is also going to be my flower girl. Ron chose his step dad to be his best man and my son and his son will be his other groomsmen and his 3 year old will be our ring bearer. Ron doesn't have a lot of close friends because most of his friends were mutual friends of his and his ex-wife so that won't work too well to have them in our wedding when they are still friends with her. And honestly, that is fine with me as I do not need nor want any drama from his ex or her friends on MY special day

I chose my bridal party because we all share a strong bond. Each of my friends are women who love and serve God faithfully. I know they will be a support for me and me for them. Any advice they would share will be and always has been grounded in The Lord and His Word! Plus I love them because they are my spiritual sisters. FH chose close family members who also have a close personal relationship with Jesus.

My MOH is my oldest sister and we're practically mother and daughter LOL, my BMs are 2 of my sisters, the junior bridesmaids are my little sister and niece and my flower girl is FH's godddaughter. BM is FH's friend from childhood *rolls eyes*, GM are FH friends now, ring bearers are our godsons

I chose them because they're my friends and because I didn't want to feel like an ass standing up there all by myself.

So easy for me...

Only true girlfriend ... have known her since high school. I would probably ask my old jr. high friend from New York but she is so far away and we hardly talk but if she was closer, I would ask.

I would have been more than happy with just her in my party but the best man (also one of my good friends..I knew him before my fiance knew him...strange group we have here) married THE MOST AWESOME WOMAN like 4 years ago. I love her. She actually is my senior prom dates younger sister....(my senior prom date was an over 21 gay guy) ...

It is a strange small world in our circle but I love it. All these random connections coming about as we get older and settle into our lives. It is awesome.

MOH -Older sister/best friend. You will hardly ever see one of us without the other. She is my biggest headache in life- but I know that on my day she'll be there b*tching & complaining while making sure nobody else stresses me.

BMs-Just because they are my sisters

BM and GM - FH has been friends with them since grade school

My MOH is my only sister.. I also have my sister-in-law (married my only brother), my future sister-in-law (FH only has one sister), and the friend I've been closest with since I was 6 months old and she was 9 months old. I am blessed to have wonderful in-law relationships, so these are all girls I would genuinely want in the bridal party regardless of blood or marriage affiliation.

I've also had no drama whatsoever and lots of support.

My MOH is my best friend of 15 years.... I have two other bridesmaids, both are my cousins. One is much younger than me (18) and I asked her because she is my godfather's daughter, he passed away several years ago and I wanted to honor him somehow. The other I asked because we are very close and I wanted her up there with me.

My MOH is my best friend of 14 years, there was no question, I couldn't imagine not having her as part of my day. I only have one other person, my bridesmaid who is my future sister in law. I chose her because i felt that it would be a great chance to spend time with her and I also wanted her help including his side of the family when it came to the shower and stuff.

I always knew I wanted a small bridal party and I don't regret it one bit!

Maid of honor is my sister, who I've been really close with since forever. First bridesmaid is the girl who's been my best friend since I was 9. It doesn't matter how long it's been since we've seen each other or how far our lives have taken us, whenever we get together, it's like no time has passed, and we can still tell each other anything. Second bridesmaid is my step-sister, who is a sweet and wonderful person, and who I love as much as if we were blood.

I can't imagine standing up at my wedding without those thee ladies beside me, and that's why I chose them all to be my bridal party.

FH had it a little tougher, as he has no brothers, and doesn't have a lot of close male friends. (I told him go ahead and pick women, but he is a bit traditional) So he picked his brother in law, my brother in law, and a good friend of ours.