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Kristine
Just Said Yes August 2022

Lack of bridesmaids/men?

Kristine, on November 9, 2020 at 1:51 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 10
I am having a real hard time deciding how many bridesmaids to have and if we should have any at all.


I don’t have many close friends anymore... we’ve all just grown apart and I’ve moved out of the state and rarely visit my home state. In my new state, I have friends but we aren’t close like the ones I grew up with (though we aren’t as close anymore because of the distance).
I’m having such a hard time deciding who’s going to be in my party and it’s making me sad :[. There’s one friend for sure that I will ask, who’s my best friend, and so happens to be a guy. But besides him I feel like I have no one.
One of my sisters is super religious and her religion will keep her from attending my wedding therefore she’s a no, and the other sister I plan to ask her though her and I don’t have the best relationship either.
Our wedding isn’t until 2022 so I have time to plan, but just thinking who would I even ask to the party upsets me.
Anyways, has anyone chosen not to have a bridal party? Have you asked folks to be in your party who you’re not close to just so you can fill up space?
I wish my fiancé could be in my party 😂, he’s truly my best and at this point in life my only true friend.

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Latest activity by Maria, on November 11, 2020 at 7:46 AM
  • M
    Super October 2022
    Michele ·
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    Don't worry about a specific number. Just pick your nearest and dearest best friend. Do not pick anyone out of obligation.


    There are many posts detailing why you shouldn't pick obligatory friends/relatives to fill a space. They get expensive and they don't care about you.
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    My FH and I opted out of having a wedding party.
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  • Erin
    Expert May 2021
    Erin ·
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    I really don't want a wedding party... less money to shell out, and i am not that close to anyone..the sisters i have that are old enough are already married and when discussed said they don't like being IN weddings, but prefer to ATTEND ..i feel the same way. .. so leaning towards no girls, and he can have his guys if he must.

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  • Kristine
    Just Said Yes August 2022
    Kristine ·
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    Thank you, Michele, I’ll try and search for some of these articles and forums :]
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  • Kristine
    Just Said Yes August 2022
    Kristine ·
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    Thank you for sharing :].
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  • Kristine
    Just Said Yes August 2022
    Kristine ·
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    I’ve definitely heard that before “prefer to attend and not be in the wedding”. I’m also not close to anyone the way I was when in my early 20s.


    I appreciate you sharing! Perhaps I won’t worry about the number of the party and just be okay with the one or two I planned to ask.
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    Just Said Yes October 2021
    Ashlee ·
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    I am only having a maid of honor (my sister) and my fiancé will be lucky to think of someone to be his best man. We just aren’t as close to friends like we used to be. I don’t see a problem at all with only having your best friend or no bridal party at all. Definitely saves money and plenty of headaches!
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  • Kristine
    Just Said Yes August 2022
    Kristine ·
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    Thank you for sharing. Definitely makes me feel like it’s totally normal and okay to have a small or no wedding party
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    You don't have to have a wedding party it isn't required. Does your fiancé have any sisters? Or do you have any cousins or anything that you're close with?

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  • Maria
    Beginner October 2022
    Maria ·
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    Hi! My fiancé and I aren’t having bridesmaids or groomsmen. It was a decision between the two of us that would be less stressful and less drama. I think it makes the day all the more special and you can have friends involved in any pre wedding celebrations as you’d like! We are going to let whoever wants to give a speech do so as well. It makes less stress for everyone in my opinion.
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