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How important is the wedding party? Awkward not to have one?

ETowlesETowles
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Hi!  My wedding is in July 2013 in America (I'm American, by FI is American), but we're currently living in Europe.  So, my good friends are kind of all over the world.  I have many friends or family members I could have as bridesmaids, but it's almost too many for the small-ish size wedding we're having and it seems overly complicated to plan while being in another country!  I figure all my closest friends will be invited, and if they can come to the wedding then I will be spending time with them.  I could have a like "girls luncheon" instead of 'bridesmaids luncheon' (and since I live in another country I won't be having the traditional bridal/engagement parties and whatnot)   So....how important is it that we have a wedding party?? I've been a bridesmaid in several, and whereas it's fun, it's not like we really did much except maybe hold the bouquet for the bride and help with the dress?  I have never been to a wedding without a wedding party. Will it look awkward without anyone standing up there?  I think my mom is more concerned about it than I am.  Any advice would be great thank you!!  Oh..also, I don't have any sisters, and my FI doesn't have any brothers (that would make it much easier!)
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  • melb2013melb2013 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_how-important-is-the-wedding-party-awkward-not-to-have-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:37Discussion:74acdd79-4c44-49e8-bcf7-6b55bc821064Post:a7b47868-4168-4a95-8046-dd44a0f247ad">Re: How important is the wedding party? Awkward not to have one?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Having a wedding party is not a requirement.  If you don't want one, don't have one. You may need a witness to sign the marriage license though.
    Posted by Edie Bee[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>This.  You can always have a parent sign if you need witnesses too.  No biggie.

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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    It's not necessary to have a wedding party-just the requisite number of witnesses to make your marriage legal wherever you are.
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    When one of my friends got married she had so many close friends she couldn't chose either. So they opted for no bridal party. They picked a color (blue for them) and asked everyone to dress in blue (no specific shade just blue and guys w/blue ties). When we went out to the ceremony (wedding was in vegas) and then out to dinner it looked like they had the largest wedding party ever because there were 40+ people all dressed in blue. It was pretty cool.

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  • ETowlesETowles
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_how-important-is-the-wedding-party-awkward-not-to-have-one?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:37Discussion:74acdd79-4c44-49e8-bcf7-6b55bc821064Post:42f80d00-6b95-4205-aa9b-1bd3d8ed2613">Re: How important is the wedding party? Awkward not to have one?</a>:
    [QUOTE]When one of my friends got married she had so many close friends she couldn't chose either. So they opted for no bridal party. They picked a color (blue for them) and asked everyone to dress in blue (no specific shade just blue and guys w/blue ties). When we went out to the ceremony (wedding was in vegas) and then out to dinner it looked like they had the largest wedding party ever because there were 40+ people all dressed in blue. It was pretty cool.
    Posted by Erikan73[/QUOTE]

    <div>That's a great idea!  Maybe I could say to incorporate some color or something else along those lines.  Thanks for the inspiration!</div>
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  • MNturnsVAMNturnsVA member
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    Too funny, I have been going through something very similar. My FI doesn't want a huge wedding or make it a big ordeal, so he is VERY opposed to wedding party. Which actually kind of works out because I have close friends, but none as close or better than my sisters. My little sis is actually going to marry us, & I wouldn't have it any other way. My older sis could be a "matron of honor", but then my FI should probably have a best man. I'm ok either way, we are on a budget & given the few friends I'd want to include in one of those roles, well, there just aren't many. Yes, it would be fun, but it would cost us more also. Good to know about the witness thing for marriage license!
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