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Can the wedding party be just a bride and a groom?

DanielleB80DanielleB80 member
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I've mentioned to my Fi that I really dont't want have a wedding party. I just want to walk down the aisle and meet him at the alter. He's in the army and is overseas... so I'm planning the wedding, well everything. Plus, I'll be moving to another state in a few months. Basically, I don't have time to pick out MOH or brides maid dresses, make sure they get the dresses, get fitted, still fit them, explain why this person is in the wedding over that person, etc... Am I being selfish or really saving myself headaches and stress?
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  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    That's absolutely fine. You don't need bridesmaids and groomsmen if you don't want them. Any adult can sign the license as your witness. For what it's worth, though, if the only thing holding you back is dresses then you could just ask them to wear something simple, like black cocktail dresses of their choice. Or go to a department store and get matching dresses off the rack that'll probably fit (and if not a local tailor can alter them quickly). But nixing the bridal party is fine, too. Your call. A bonus is that you'll save money on flowers, gifts and the rehearsal dinner (might not even need a rehearsal). You can honor friends by asking them to do a reading if you want.
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  • LarissaAnnLarissaAnn member
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    It's absolutely FINE! And if you see a wedding party as a headache, then you're definitely saving yourself grief.
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  • ktnicolektnicole
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    I dont see a problem with this, I am planning a beach wedding and have noticed many brides that were not have a bridal party.  Do what feels best to you!
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  • aerinpegadrakaerinpegadrak member
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    It's entirely your call.  One of my good friends didn't have any attendants, because she was on a tight budget and didn't want to have to choose between friends.  She didn't even have any readers or anything, and walked down the aisle alone; each and every one of us was equally honored as just guests.  Worked beautifully.
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  • bablingbrookebablingbrooke member
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    Not at all! This is one of those situations where you can totally say "It's my wedding, I'm going to do what I want!"
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  • trix1223trix1223 member
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    My sister and BIL had no attendants.  Had I not already been married, I would have seriously considered it.  It was so lovely and romantic with just the two of them standing together.Our mom and his dad signed their license, and it was all just beautiful.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
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  • Sunny0710Sunny0710 member
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    I think that is fine! I would check with FI though if you are nixing the WHOLE WP, just in case he did want to have groomsmen stand with him on his side. Sunny
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