I've decided I really don't need or want a bridal party, including a maid of honor or best man. I'm having a small, destination wedding, so I don't want to make out of town, and especially out-of-state guests feel obligated to do stuff for us. I just want all guests to be equal, and to show up for the fun. Plus, most of MY friends are guys, or are long distance friends we don't talk to very often, so I feel uncomfortable forming a bridal party from this group.
So, my questions to all of you are:
Is anyone else taking this route? And do you have suggestions on how to take care of details like, "who will hold my flowers, or the rings, if not the maid/best man?"
And more importantly, how do I make up for the fact that my fiance has had a Best Man in mind since he was 13 and feels gypped that this friend no longer gets an official title in our wedding? I feel bad...but this friend will still have just as much fun right? I just really don't want anyone else standing up there with us at the ceremony. It's not about them after all...
Thanks guys!