Hello all,
We are planning to have a small wedding (expecting around 50 to actually show up), and my fiance is thinking he would probably like to have only a best man. I, on the other hand, have four or five dear friends whom I could all see as bridesmaids, but that would mean some 10% of our guests are standing up with us (and our ceremony site is already far bigger than we need!). In some cases, they would probably be hurt if not included in at least some fashion, so I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on whether to include them all, or else how to honor non-bridesmaids.
Possibilities that have occurred to us are having them all walk with me as bridesmaids but sit in the audience (is that weird?), having them give a toast at the reception (they don't necessarily all know each other), or just including them in pictures beforehand, but I don't know what would best make them feel they are important to me.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!