No wedding party

There's a handful of us not doing a wedding party, myself included. We didn't want to give into familial pressure so we decided to just not do one at all. It saves on money from having to buy thank you gifts and things like that. I don't particularly see a down-side, because you can always ask close family (parents/siblings/etc) to get ready with you the day of. If you're carrying a bouquet just plan on someone to hold onto that during the ceremony.

The thought of having a bridal party gave me so much anxiety. We aren’t having a bridal party but we are having a few friends get ready with us.

I didn’t have a bridal party and have no regrets! I did ask my closest friends to be with on the morning of. I looked at it as them getting all of the fun parts of being a bridesmaid without any of the obligation.

I did decide to go with a bridal party because my FH really wanted groomsmen and 2 of my girls are out of state but their duties are really low key and all anyone has to worry about is buying the dress. I'm not having a bridal shower because I think it's unnecessary and my bachelorette part is 2 days before the wedding so all of my girls will be there and my MIL has already volunteered to help plan it! I wanted it to be as laid back as possible for everyone, myself included!

My husband and I didn't have a wedding party and we have no regrets. Lots of people decide not to have one; it's not at all unusual.

I can't think of tons of pros and no cons to NOT having one. But in the end, you will have to decide what your priorities are.

We chose not to have one. Pros: less stress, money, time.
Cons: can't think of any

It is completely up to you. We got married in Pennsylvania and our bridal party consisted of people from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, California and North Carolina. We really couldn't imagine not having those people stand beside us on our wedding day. We also made sure to speak to each person about their budget before deciding on attire. I also made hair, makeup and nails optional so each girl could choose what she wanted to have done and how much she would be spending. We covered the cost for our flower girls to have their hair and makeup done.

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I feel like if everyone is out of state it may be easier to not have one! You can still involve your close friends that would’ve been in your party in making decisions and advice, but this way you don’t have to get them all together to pick out bridesmaids dresses and everything.

We too have decided to not have a bridal party. Can't share about pros/cons...just yet. My thought is no drama and hurt feelings..

We didn’t have one. No extra stress, drama or cost for anyone! 😉

Pros: No extra stress, drama/hurt feelings, family presure especially about asking the siblings and future bro/sis in-law, one thing less to coordinate,plan and you save money: no dress/tux/suits,bouquets/corsages/boutonieres, to buy/rent, hair,make-up,nails professionally done.
If you want some people to stand by your side you can still ask whoever you want: siblings,other relatives, immediate family, besties, a mix ... And you'll still get emotional support and help from your family,close friends without eveb having to ask them , they will probably offer you this.

Cons: maybe one if you REALLY want these stunning pics with the bridesmaids wearing matching robes, groomsmen with matching suits, BM and GM with coordinated outfits-accessories for instance: GM's ties/bow ties/pocket square with BM's robes, etc ...And/or the pics with some flower girls/ring bearers.