Hello Knotties,
I am planning my second wedding. The guest list is just under 100 and is primarily our parents, siblings and their families, and his children and their families (his 4 oldest children are married with kids).
My question is related to choosing the wedding attendants. Here is what I'd like to do: I'd like my two older sisters who are unwed and my 15 yr old daughter to be my maids of honor (yes 3, they're all very special to me). Now here's the unconventional idea: I'd like my two brothers and their spouses, and my groom's four oldest children and their spouses to be "honored couples". I came up with this idea because their all so special to us and I would like to honor the positive role they play in our lives. Secondly, because they're married with children (infants to teens) the wedding day duties of bridesmaid or groomsman might be impractical and difficult for many of them. Thirdly, I have a vision of photographs where my groom and I with all of these honored people and their families are wearing special coordinated attire. (this third reason is a little shallow, I know)
One final note on the coordinated attire: I plan to offer to sew the women's dresses from fabric and style of their choosing based on the wedding colors, or let them buy or wear something they already have that coordinates with the colors. The attire theme is very casual and comfortable. I want the clothes to be things that can be worn after the wedding. I already have much of the fabric, so the cost for the dresses will range from free to maybe $40. The men's attire will be things they already own plus a tie and vest that I'll sew for them.
My first wedding was a small party following a ceremony at the county recorder's office. So I have no experience with wedding ceremony etiquette. Please advise and comment on this idea of mine.
Thank you so much,
Karen