I have a serious dilemma I need some help with! I am getting married and I don't know who to pick for my bridal party and what positions I could give to my two younger sisters and those couple friends who won't be my bridesmaids.
I have 7 REALLY close friends that I have always hung out with (since High School and I am in college right now) but 7 bridesmaids (including the MOH) seems like A LOT. Also, my fiance can't think of 7 groomsman to match. I really only want 5, but I want to give the other 2 girls a role in the wedding. Maybe a female usher? I'm not sure of what they do besides seat people.
Also, I really want my 2 sisters to take part in my wedding in a special way, they are ages 16 & 18. I thought of maybe they could read a special verse or two from the bible? I don't want to give them a role like 'guest book watcher' or 'gift taker'.. I want them to feel included. No junior bridesmaids though.
PLEASE HELP, ANY AND ALL ADVICE WILL BE APPRECIATED!
2006-12-27 03:36:16 · 8 answers · asked by *~ Nicole ~* 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Added info: they are my stepsisters, we aren't REALLY close but we are close like sisters would be I guess..
2006-12-27 06:33:11 · update #1
They could be your official dressers that way they get to hang out and do all the fun stuff but are not in the wedding party per say. They could also be ushers and greeters at your reception line. That is really a hard one.
As for your sisters I like the idea of having them read a verse or maybe even a poem. Maybe have them give a toast after your best man instead of you maid of honor.
All I can say is make your wedding the way YOU want it, no the way everyone thinks it should be. You will be much happier in the long run. Mix it up. Make it fun.
2006-12-27 03:50:20 · answer #1 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a serious dilemma I need some help with! I am getting married and I don't know who to pick for my bridal party and what positions I could give to my two younger sisters and those couple friends who won't be my bridesmaids.
I have 7 REALLY close friends that I have always hung out...
2015-08-18 16:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Misti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can carry anything that you use for special ceremonies within the wedding, In mine we had a lasso (hispanic tradition) and we have people who beared them and them performed the ceremony under the priests instruction. They can do the readings, pillow bearers if you are making your own pillows for the ceremony. Female ushers are fine too. They can also take up part of the MOD honors and carry your train. They can check your reservations for the Hotel, or airplane the next day. There are tons of stuff that need doing, that you can hand off to them. And they can range from simple to complicated it's just about you and what you want and who you trust to do what you need.
2006-12-27 04:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by cisco_cantu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how close you are with your sisters, but I think they should be in the bridal party before your friends. That is just my way of thinking and I have no idea what your situation is. You could have the friends that aren't in the party do readings or bring up gifts (depending on your religious affiliation). I would have to vote against a female usher though.
2006-12-27 03:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Ask me anything 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Candle lighter.
Lay reader.
Special Music.
Have them read a special poem.
Have them be the ones to seat the parents.
Be creative and remeber it doesn't matter what others think of your wedding but making it important for your family.
2006-12-27 03:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have them do a reading, or greet with the parents at the door. Or just list them in the program; have them walk down with the parents.
A word of wisdom: I was a "greeter" at my future brother and sister-in-law's wedding. I handed out programs. Though I was grateful to be included and had fun, I didn't know most of her guests. I heard them muttering as they passed, "Who was that?" and "I didn't know they had a wedding planner" and such. It was kind of embarrassing.
2006-12-27 08:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok how about a few bridesmaids if any r musical they could play @ the wedding or they could sing 4 u
one could be in charge of co ordinating the hen nite
one could read during the service
make sure they are all included in a special photo with you
explain to them that you cant hav them all on the wedding
+ u love them all the same
2006-12-27 08:20:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have them read a scripture or you can also list them in the program as a honorary Bridesmaid without having them in the actual wedding party. It would be nice if you had them escorted in after your mother and his parents to make them feel special.
2006-12-27 03:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by mothersister_3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
consult a person who has good ideas about marriage.
2006-12-27 03:45:07 · answer #9 · answered by ganesh n 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋