Bridal Party Age...

brittany8788 · August 2014

Let me start by saying - don't pick your wedding party too soon! Back when we got engaged I had every intention of having 3 Bridesmaids and 2 Junior Bridesmaids on my side, with 4 Groomsmen on his. I was planing to have everyone pair up, except my brother (one of the groomsmen) would walk both Junior Bridesmaids down the aisle - they're our cousin (12) and stepsister (11) - so I figured the age gap would be fine. Well, things didn't work out with one of the girls I was going to have as a Bridesmaid (thank goodness I hadn't asked her when our friendship went haywire), so I now have two adult Bridesmaids and two Junior Bridesmaids. Is it totally weird that the guys have to walk with young girls or am I over thinking this?

AddieCake · August 2014

You're overthinking it. They are walking across a room or outdoor area together, not hooking up.

MyNameIsNot · August 2014

They walk down an aisle, they don't make out. Age doesn't matter.

Also, the younger girls are just bridesmaids. They do the same thing as the older bridesmaids. There is no need to make an issue of their youth.

ScoutF · August 2014

I had two eight year old bridesmaids (not junior). They walked up and down the aisle together.

Jen4948 · August 2014

All bridesmaids of any age need to do is walk up and down the aisle in the designated outfits, pose for photos, and be sober and in good spirits. Bridesmaids of any age can do that.

brittany8788 · August 2014

Thanks! I knew I was over thinking it, I just needed the reassurance. And yes, I call them Bridesmaids (& treat them the same), I only referred to them as Junior here, so you would understand that they're younger.

loveislouder · August 2014

I've been to weddings where the groomsmen don't walk down at all, and are up there when it starts. That's an option if you think the age difference is too weird.

lc07 · August 2014

Agree with PPs. Overthinking it. It's all good, OP. They are either just walking side by side or they are being escorted by someone. It's not sexual or weird just a formality and kindness in helping a lady, in the same way that ushers escort married women with their husbands trailing behind to their seats prior to the ceremony in some situations.