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06.05.20, 00:01 AM General Topics
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If you didn't want to have bridesmaids/groomsmen at your wedding, was there any way you honored/acknowledged your close friends instead? I'd feel silly doing the whole bridal party photo shoot and having people match, but want them to be part of the day somehow. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.05.20, 12:01 AM Flag
 

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We each had our oldest friends sign our marriage certificate. Some people have close friends do a reading. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:03 AM Flag
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A friend of mine did a kind of hybrid- it was a formal wedding, and everyone wore long, dark dresses. Did posed pictures before and walked down the aisle, but sat down instead of standing for the ceremony. She had a bunch of related parties and events that we were invited to, but not a traditional bachelorette and showers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:03 AM Flag
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This is kind of what I did. My bridesmaids just wore whatever black gown they wanted. They did photos, but not formal posed photos. My favorite part of the day was getting ready with them in the bridal suite, drinking mimosas and talking. For my bachelorette party, I did a “staycation weekend”- everyone was invited to everything, but people just picked and chose what they wanted to do. We did dinner and drinks Friday night, Soul Cycle and blowouts followed by brunch on Saturday morning, then dinner on dinner on Saturday, which was the one thing everyone came to. They were all invited to my shower (hosted by my mom and MIL), but none of them could make it and that was totally fine with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:04 AM Flag
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We did not have a bridal party. My sister and my DH's best friend were our officiants instead. Wedding was very small so basically, if you were invited you are one of my closest friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:08 AM Flag
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You could have them do a reading or give a toast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:34 AM Flag
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That’s what we did. We only had my sister and DH’s brother as our “wedding party” but invited some of our close friends to do readings in the ceremony. The toasts were just given by whoever wanted to give them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 02:58 AM Flag
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+1 no wedding party but good friends read [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 05:07 AM Flag
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One of my brother's stood up for me and the other one walked my mom down the aisle at the beginning. No bridesmaids. I would have chosen my SIL and cousin and I asked them instead if they could help me get into my gown before the ceremony and then tie the french bustle before the reception. They happily agreed and we have wonderful photos from both moments. They got to wear whatever dresses they wanted and they didn't have to do any bachelorette stuff, which I did not want anyway. I think it was a win-win. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:33 AM Flag
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No bridal party. No acknowledgement. Met up w a bunch of friends For dinner the night before the wedding. My husband and I walked to the officiant together. No official first dance. Served pie and brownies instead of wedding cake. Took a taxi home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 03:41 AM Flag
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I invited 7-8 girlfriends and my SILs (who I like!) to get ready with me in the bridal suite (or just visit for a half hour if they wanted). We had champagne flowing, cheese & fruit trays etc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 03:51 AM Flag
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Had no bridesmaids/groomsmen. My friends gave me a toast as a group. It was really nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 05:28 AM Flag
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Do you really need to "honor" people on your wedding day? I go to weddings, enjoy myself, kiss the bride and groom and go home fully satisfied. I have never felt the need to be called out in any way in order to be part of the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 11:34 AM Flag
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