Getting ready question

hikebikebemerry

I'm thinking of inviting dates of the GM to get ready with me, or get ready alone, and just hang out. FI is planning on having 3 GM, one is currently single (but getting a +1), one is married to my MoH (So she'll be there if she wants, which I'm assuming she will), and one is someone I really get along with but haven't known for that long. Would it be weird to ask them if they want to join the bridal party getting ready? I just want to add- I would in no way ask them to run around and do bitchwork, I just wouldn't want them to have to get ready alone if they don't want to.

MobKaz

I think your heart may be in the right place, but it may not be practical.  If your ceremony is in the afternoon, you are probably getting ready fairly early to accommodate hair appointments, make up and photography.  Most wedding "guests" don't need to start worrying about their preparation until noon or after (again, depending on your ceremony time.)

Once you are ready, will you be taking family and wedding party photos?  What will those girls do while all that is going on?  

I suppose it doesn't hurt to ask if they wish to be included.  If you do, however, make sure you phrase it so they don't feel as if they must accept your offer.

hikebikebemerry

mobkaz said:

I think your heart may be in the right place, but it may not be practical.  If your ceremony is in the afternoon, you are probably getting ready fairly early to accommodate hair appointments, make up and photography.  Most wedding "guests" don't need to start worrying about their preparation until noon or after (again, depending on your ceremony time.)

Once you are ready, will you be taking family and wedding party photos?  What will those girls do while all that is going on?  

I suppose it doesn't hurt to ask if they wish to be included.  If you do, however, make sure you phrase it so they don't feel as if they must accept your offer.

My ceremony starts at 4:15. I could always just tell them what room we will be getting ready in and make them aware that there will be champagne and snacks if they want to participate; and they could always just hang out when we stepped out for pictures. ETA: apparently I wasn't stuck in the box? Silly iPad.

logana1

It's a nice idea, but i agree with the other poster. They'll most likely make their own plan and try to catch a glimpse of their significant other all dressed up snazzy. I know I did when an ex was in his brothers wedding and I was just his +1