Non-traditional phrase for bridesmaid

If no one is walking down the aisle with you then you really don't need specific name for them. Bridesmaids are those who stand beside you at the alter - if everyone is in their seat they are your guests.

It's great you want to come up with a way to honor your friends - but if they wont be standing up with you theres really no point in a title

If they aren't walking down the aisle and standing at the altar, you don't really need a bridal party. Just call them guests.

I disagree with poster above. I think it is sweet to include friends in a group together. I've heard "ladies of honor" which I kind of like, but it doesn't have the same feel as maybe what you are going for.

Maybe something referring to coven,referencing the witch aspect?

I had 2 bridesmaids and H had 2 groomsmen. On the program they were just identified as "Wedding Party," but I called them our Best Peeps No MOH, no BM; we lined them up by height, tallest on the outside, since we are short. Girl closest to me held my bouquet, and the other one held H's ring. One of H's brothers held the ring. The two that were on time for the rehearsal got to sign our marriage license as witnesses (it was the most democratic way of deciding, after rock-paper-scissors and arm wrestling were ruled out, lol).

Honestly, there is no need to reinvent the wheel here. You don't need a title, they don't need a designation besides "guest" , and please, no "Tribe" please; unless you're a native American person, it really is inappropriate.

Hey ladies. thanks for the suggestions! They WILL be standing up with me (and my guy has "groomsmen" as well) there just won't be a traditional processional. We all live in 7 different states so there is no helping in-between, no expectations for someone plan a bridal party, none of that beside the bachelorette party and helping in the few days leading up to the wedding. I'm just trying to do something a little fun and special to reflect our personalities - I don't see it as serious as reinventing the wheel, just trying to make the wedding more "us"

My party consists of 8 all bridesmaids, no MOH, I could not choose I love them all. I just call them my bridal party...they are bridesmaids.

I think you’re putting too much thought into this. Literally the only time your girls could be called out as “bridesmaids” is on a wedding program or maybe the entrance to the reception. Or in an Instagram caption. I’m pretty sure no one referred to my bridesmaids as bridesmaids; everyone just called them their name. A different name will go unnoticed.

We had a mix of genders on both sides. we just referred to everyone as the Wedding Party. as PPs have said, this isn't going to be written down anywhere other than your program if you're doing one. it doesn't really matter. my mom's BFF referred to our WP as our "witnesses of significance," which i also really liked. but yeah, it really doesn't matter.

My bridal party is mixed gender so we're going with Dreams Come True Crew or Matrimony Homies.

I think you are overthinking this. You don't need to have a MOH. I'm not. My 3 best friends are my "bridesmaids." You can still have fun even with slapping that label on them.

I'm sorry but the word "Tribe" does NOT only include Native Americans. You do realize there are thousands of tribes in the world (and in the US technically) and they are NOT all Native American. Please don't make an uneducated remark like that unless you want to include all the tribes around the world.

Here is the definition of a tribe in case you were wondering: a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader....

I call these close group of friends my Board of Directors. I consult with these people who have my best interest at heart for big decisions. Of course I want them standing beside me on the big day.