We have 6 groomsmen and MAYBE 5 brides maids. Without taking anyone out, what's something creative that we can do (if there is anything at all)? The both of us only have 2 friends that are girls, and we are including family for the bridesmaids. We don't have any other girls to choose from. Any ideas?
2007-05-20 12:22:29 · 21 answers · asked by Mekana 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
dont worry,all is good.. my friends got married last year and they had more ushers than bridesmades,but there was a job for each of them...however many bridesmaids there are,obviously the same number of ushers would walk them up the isle and the others would be on the door or outside making sure things were done,like car ready,photographer all set..there is always something for them to do..dont go trying to find another bridesmaid cos that wouldnt be fair on them...just relax cos it will be great!!
2007-05-20 12:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no rule saying you have to have an equal number. Here are a few strategies/ideas for dealing with an add number:
The Ceremony
- have the groomsmen enter from the side and wait upfront and then have the bridesmaids walk up the aisle alone instead of in pairs.
- you can have them all standing - or reserve the front row and have the wedding party seated
The Reception
- instead of having the wedding party at the head table, have them seated at the first table in front of the head table and have your parents at the head table with you.
- for the wedding party dance - you can either ask some of the groomsmen to dance with a date/spouse/girlfriend, or to sit out the dance (Pretty sure you can find one or two that don't want to have to dance anyway)
For pictures - your photographer has probably dealt with uneven wedding parties before - so don't worry about it.
2007-05-28 02:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by Chrys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my wedding I had one less bridesmaid than I had groomsmen. All the bridesmaids went up the aisle alone while the groomsmen waited at the altar with my hubby. After the ceremony they paired up and one lucky bridesmaid had two groomsmen to walk her down the aisle and out of the church. We had a lot of group shots for the photographs so it didn't matter if our numbers were even or not. Hope this helps!
2007-05-20 14:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by koaala 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My sister had this problem, but the ended up finding enough groomsmen. What I don't understand is why you want to nix your sisters from the wedding party. Your sisters are your sisters forever. Friends can be fickle and leave your life as quickly as they entered. If you decide to start trimming down the wedding party that's where I would start... friends not family. However, the way my sister included her now sisters-in-law into her wedding was to have them read some poetry. I had a friend who got married and she had one of her friends who wasn't in the wedding party read some Bible verses. If any of your friends (or sisters) are musically talented they could sing or play an instrument. That's really all I have.
2016-05-22 08:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The extra groomsman or men can walk the mothers down the aisle. If it's one extra, he can have one mother on each side. If it's two, they can each take one. Or have her mother (if there are 5 bridesmaids) to be a bridesmaid and your mother as well if there are only four, since you said MAYBE 5 bridesmaids. Hope this helps.
2007-05-26 01:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have the Maid of Honor be escorted by two groomsmen and the other Bridesmaids be escorted by one groomsman.
2007-05-20 14:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they dont have to pair off to walk down the aisle. An idea is to have one lady escorted by two guys or have the ladies walk without an escort and the guys already standing beside the groom. another idea is stagger them have 2 guys with one girl two girls with one guy two guys with one girl then have the bestman and the moh walk together. That gives you 6 guys and 5 girls. If you dont end up with enough girls do 2 guys with 1 girl in 3 sets and have the moh walk alone or if there is a really young male have her escorted by him this is a good idea for ring bearers that wont walk by themselves
2007-05-26 07:20:23 · answer #7 · answered by galixcysmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm getting married in October and have more men than women in the wedding party. We just have as many groomsmen (the closest few) as bridesmaids, then the "extra" men are ushers.
2007-05-20 12:53:28 · answer #8 · answered by mpooch82 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put one of the groomsmen in a dress and splash on some makeup....and hey presto. Another bridesmaid created!
Problem solved......NEXT!
2007-05-25 22:07:17 · answer #9 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry you can use that grooms man as something special in the wedding he can do the readings or play another part. I have had extras that the couple wanted to stand up with them to walk up the aisle with the ministers so they didn't feel conspicuous. Don't let tradition dictate your happiness. If you want to use him find a way to make it look like a new trend
2007-05-24 03:04:32 · answer #10 · answered by Keith B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋