My fiance' and I have 3 attendants each,6 total.....but that leaves out my sister, who will be 17 when we marry, and his sister who will is 15.We don't want to make them bridesmaids because there are no gentlemen(their age or not)to escort them.Also, we don't want the bridal party to be uneven.
P.S. I believe his sis. is young enough to be a jr. b.m., but i dont think my sister is....and i would like them to be together.
So, BESIDES J.R. BRIDESMAIDS, WHAT ELSE IS IT FOR THEM TO DO?
2007-07-18 16:54:54 · 15 answers · asked by *kOmpLeXx* 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I've been to a few weddings where there have been more bridesmaids or more groomsmen . If you want them as bridesmaids, go for it! It doesn't have to be equal. They will have each other to hang out with during the festivities.
Or, you can have your sister as your bridesmaid, and the sister in law can be on her brother's side but can wear the same dress as the bridesmaids. Then it's equal on each side.
Or, have them both as your personal attendants for the day. They can keep track of your purse, flowers, anything you might lay down somewhere and forget where it is.
But really, It's your day and you can do what you want. Weddings aren't nearly as "traditional" as they used to be. Have fun!
2007-07-18 17:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sarahrex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how young are your ring boy an flower girl??? if they are really young you might want you sis in law an sis to get used to the two and make sure they make it down the isle also you can have them walk up alone or together down the isle also don't worry about looking uneven they will place them in photos in the right spot and no ill will between anyone also if you are thinking about when you sit for dinner why not you and your new hubby have a private table for two and have the rest of the bridal party sitting at a different table also if you add your sister and his and you decide to do one long table it will not look odd then to have one couple to the left and two to the right you can have the two girls sit together on one of the sides to even out the table
2007-07-18 17:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's more important to allow siblings to be in the wedding party than it is to have an even number of attendants. Family is more important than matching the numbers. Bridesmaids don't need to be escorted by gentlemen. It's not like they're walking down a dark alley. :-)
2007-07-18 18:07:44 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really your bridal party does not have to be even on both side, so if you want them to be bridesmaids, then they should be bridesmaids. when walking out of the church they can walk by themselves, or if you have any uncles or brother in laws that are not groomsmen they can be excorted out of the church with them.
Or you can have 2 bridesmaid to 1 groomsmen.
You also can have them as Jr bridesmaids or regular bridesmaids it is up to you, I don't think the age matters in this day and age you can do it how you want!
2007-07-18 17:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can and should both be bridesmaids too. The best man and the maid of honor will be paired together. Then the next two guys each take two girls down the aisle. Don't worry about it being uneven. It will look fine.
2007-07-18 20:02:37 · answer #5 · answered by JM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be attendants for your guest book, favor or present table. Or they could light candles, almost like an usher would..before the ceremony. I saw this not too long ago with a similar situation...they were teenagers and they dressed in similar dresses and lit the candles before hand.
2007-07-18 17:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by tired 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my sister-in-law read a special poem during the wedding. It made her feel special to be a part of the ceremony. The other girl can do the guest book or could read scripture.
2007-07-18 17:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could just include them on the top table.. you should probably discuss this with them because they might really want to be a bridesmaid and they might be upset.. you could have them greet people at the ceremony similar to the ushers job..
2007-07-20 03:49:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Break tradition and allow them to be ushers at the church (assuming you are getting married in a church). Have 2 guys and the 2 sisters as ushers and you are good to go. Good luck.
2007-07-18 17:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by DJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are old enough to be ushers, or give out programmes at the ceremony, or do readings. Or sit at the guest book for the reception.
2007-07-19 01:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋