Hello! Hoping someone has some advice to give me. My husband and I were married in July of this year, a few months ago. We had a family only, church wedding and small reception afterwards. We had 31 guests in total, including us! We are throwing a larger party this February in Florida. It will be more like a party, no extra ceremony. We may do our first dance again, only because we are having a band and I think that would be cool. My husband asked his close friends (without telling me!!) to be groomsmen. My original plan was to not have any attendants. However since my husband already asked some people and they are planning a speech, I feel I could have some too.
My question is-- what do I call my "bridesmaids" and what do I tell them their obligation is???? Its a casual beach party, so I dont have any dress requirements. I really want to get them all flower crowns to wear at the reception, maybe have them come early for some photos by the beach. Any other ideas? Is it even worth it to ask people? Would you be offended if someone asked you to be a bridesmaid but there was no wedding?
I should add..... theres been ALOT of tension with my friend group because one friend in particular no longer speaks to me because she was not invited to the family only wedding. So I may be overcompensating slightly.
