Bridesmaids or no bridesmaids?

We are not having a huge wedding so we are doing 1 best man and 1 matron of honor. Each is a sibling. If you don't really feel that comfortable with having anyone then I would say don't do it. It helps to have someone that would be able to help you with bouquet to hand off (if having one) when doing vows and rings etc. Then to bustle your dress etc. If you have someone else that would be there to do different things throughout the day don't worry about having the bridal party.

A WP is completely optional, don't feel obligated to ask anyone you wouldn't honestly want up there. You can also do a man of honor and bridesmen. They don't have to be women! It's completely up to you though. Like I said, if you don't want them up there then don't feel pressured to do so.

My view is that you include people only if you can't imagine them not standing beside you. That could include men, women, or children. But if you don't have anyone you feel that way about, it's better to do without a WP than to try to come up with people just to fill particular roles.

I opted not to have a BP due to strained relationships with my siblings and lack of reliability from friends. The most important people to me were my FH and our sons. We’re choosing a nontraditional wedding and exchanging vows to one another and our children . My oldest (8) asked to say his own vows, after I hear them we will make a final decision. But not having a BP has alleviated a lot of stress, drama, and confusion. I get to make plans for my wedding the way I would want without complaining or interruptions. I don’t have to hound anyone about making their purchases and won’t have to wait around for people the day of the wedding.

We didn't have a big wedding party. We had best man, matron of honor (my cousin), 2 ring bearers, and 4 flower girls. We also didn't have bridesmaids or groomsmen. I think it's ok and normal to not have a wedding party so don't feel like you have to.

We have chosen to not have a big wedding party. We have two daughters together who will be our flower girls and they will
be escorted down the aisle by my two older brothers. Keeping it small and intimate and all about our family which is the way it should be!

Honestly I don't think they are necessary. I am having them only bc my fiance' wanted to incorporate his 3 friends. I was fine with it just being my boys up there with us. Its honestly probably alot less stress too lol

I'm not having a wedding party. It's a simple ceremony (25 people) and I want it to be about us. I have a best friend and 2 sister in laws but I want everyone to have relax and fun and celebrate our union. Wedding parties seem too much to deal with and it takes away from the celebration of y'all.