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Wedding party question

shelly_hshelly_h member
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Question:  I have getting married in June of 2010.  This is my first wedding and a second for my finance.  We have chosen one person whom we want to stand up for us but now I'm wondering if it's going to be enough for a wedding party.  We are having a ceremony and reception all at the same place and it will be formal.  I worry about all the past wedding recently that I've been to have 3 or more people as their bridesmaids/groomsmen and feel that our wedding will be awkward.  Also, looking at the set up for the head table, will it look awkward for only a four seat table?  Please, all comments and suggestions are so wanted and appreciated.  ShellyJune 2010 wedding
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  • efabianefabian member
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    edited December 2011
    Shelly,I think just one on each side is just fine. It won't look weird at all. Those are people that mean a lot to you and your wedding should be whatever you want it to be. It can still be formal and elegant with a four person wedding party. Personally I wish FI and I would have kept the wedding party to just two or so people, we only have four but it tends to feel a little overwhelming thinking of having 8 people to work around. Long story short, do what you feel is right. I'm sure it will be beautiful whether you have 1 or 10 on each side.
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  • ange425ange425 member
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    edited December 2011
    We're each only planning on having one person. I know other people who have done it and it wasn't a big deal. It makes planning things easier. Also we aren't asking the maid of honor or best man to sit with us at the head table. Its always nice to be able to sit with your date/significant other and friends. I've seen weddings where this is table full of the dates who are sitting at the head table and don't even know each other. But ultimately you should go with your gut instincts and what is right for you and your FI.
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  • leeshab1982leeshab1982 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think that having one person is fine.  There are plenty of ways to work with the table set-up.  You could do a sweetheart table and have your wedding party sit with their dates or friends.  Even if you wanted to have a head table with just the four of you, it would be fine that way, too.  It's all about what you want, so if you're comfortable with just one person on each side, then that's the way you should go! 
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  • moeoscarmoeoscar member
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    edited December 2011
    One on each side is perfectly fine, if that is what you guys want go for it!As far as the table goes you have several options (that I can think of anyway):1) Do a traditional head table with the four of you2) Do a traditional head table, but allow the bridal party member's dates to sit with you (so there would be 6 at the table)3) Do a sweetheart table and let your bridal party sit where they would fit in best4) Do a "special people" table with you, your FI, the bridal party and your parents and FI's parents.
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  • mink492mink492 member
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    edited December 2011
    That's one thing that I would have done differently (already) - only having one on each side. It would have made things much easier & I think I would have loved our wedding party more as guests.

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  • shelly_hshelly_h member
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    edited December 2011
    I can't say thank you enought for those who replied.  Hearing your thoughts puts me at ease.Shelly
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