Bridal Party

You don’t technically need to have everyone in your bridal party. You can have people involved in your wedding in other ways such as being ushers or being readers

You don't need to keep everyone happy. You should choose those who you are closest to, to stand by your side on your wedding day. Don't pick anyone out of obligation or to make someone else happy. If you're close to any of his sisters, you can ask the ones you are close with to be part of your bridal party, but you're not obligated to ask all of them (also not obligated to ask any of them). Same thing with your cousins. Also, you don't have to have the same number of groomsmen and bridesmaids. The two sides can be uneven, so don't choose someone just to fill a spot. Only choose those who you are closest to.

Also, Melle brings up a great suggestion - for those you don't choose, but still want to include in some way, consider asking them to do a reading or be an usher or officiate or some other role.

Just because he has sisters, doesn't mean they have to be in the wedding. If he wants them in the wedding party, they can stand on his side.

Pick the people in your life you are closest to. Just because your fiancé has sisters does not mean they get to be your bridesmaids, unless that’s what you really want.

Pick the people who you are closer to and who supports your relationship. It doesn’t matter what relation they have to you.


Also you’ll learn that when wedding planning not everyone will be “happy” at what you choose to do lol

Pick the people who are closest to you relationship-wise. Your bestest closest friends only. Don't pick them to please others. Everyone else is equally honored by being an invited guest.

His sisters don't have to be apart of your bridal party, especially if your not close to them. Large bridal parties come with LOTS of opinions and other concerns. Try and sort through the ones you truly feel will be there to support you through it all. You pick who you want to stand by your side. It's about what's going to make you happy and less stressed.

You have at least 6 months before you even need to think about picking a BP. Don't pick more than a year out - so many things can change.

That said:

Sides don't need to be even

Siblings don't *have* to be in the BP

Bridesmen and groomswomen are a thing

You pick the people you would rely on for emotional support

And making other people happy is not your job.