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Bridal Party Duties
What Job Can I Give My Close Friends (Who Aren’t Bridesmaids)?
Initially my FH and I chose 2 people in our bridal party each. Now at this stage I am having 2 bridesmaids, but my fiancé had a really bad falling out with his best friend last yr and is now only having his brother as a groomsmen. I think it’s ok to have 2 BM and 1 GM, but on top of this I really wanted to include 2 other close friends as BM. obviously I can’t as my FH will get upset as he doesn’t have anyone close to ask and doesn’t want to feel embarrassed about this, but I want to include both of my 2 other would-be bridesmaids, in a very special way or for them to do something very important at the wedding - one could read a poem at the ceremony, but I don’t know what I could ask the other to do? Any suggestions?
Initially my FH and I chose 2 people in our bridal party each. Now at this stage I am having 2 bridesmaids, but my fiancé had a really bad falling out with his best friend last yr and is now only having his brother as a groomsmen. I think it’s ok to have 2 BM…
Knotties Tell All: The Cost Of Your Maid’s Style
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Can They Be Male?
If you’re set on a bridal shower, perhaps your mother or another female relative can plan and host the party. (You may have heard that this is a no-no, but these days, it’s no longer a faux pas for the bride’s mum to throw the shower.) You might also consider a couple shower for you…
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Okay For An Older Bride?
Think of it this way: Are you ever too old to have friends who stick by you, and who you would want by your side on such an important day in your life? Your friend’s comments were very insensitive, and you shouldn’t let her words get you down. You’ve waited a long time for this,…
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What To Do With Spouses?
Sorry — your wife is being incredibly selfish. We’re talking about your brother, your sibling, your flesh and blood, getting married. Unless he is especially close to your wife — and even if he is — there’s no rule that says he’s required to include her in the wedding party. It’s a nice gesture that…
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Can I Have More Than One?
There’s absolutely no reason you can’t have two matrons of honour. Marital status makes no difference. If these are the two women you feel closest to and you want them by your side on your wedding day, then go for it. And, if you’re uncomfortable referring to them as matrons of honour because you’re concerned…
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How To Tell A Friend She Isn’t One?
This is tough! Prepare for hurt feelings, because unless she feels the same way you do (that you’ve grown apart and it would be awkward for both of you if she was in your wedding), she’s going to be upset and maybe angry. The best way to do it is to be completely honest. Maybe…
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Can It Be Asymmetrical?
You’ve given us the opportunity to set the record straight once and for all: No, no, no, no. The sides don’t have to be equal. You can have four women stand up for you, and your groom can have three men. How will this work in the recessional, you ask? The last groomsman escorts a…
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Can I Choose Married Friends?
Yes, absolutely! The idea that a bride needs to be surrounded by unmarried women is ancient history, and unless all your closest friends do happen to be unwed, it might as well stay that way. There’s no reason you can’t ask a married friend to be a maid. You can refer to her as a…
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Put His Sister’s Beau In The Wedding?
She’s being ridiculous, and you are being more than nice about it. Remember that it’s up to you who makes up your wedding party, and obviously you have chosen just very close family and friends. Also, it doesn’t make sense that she accepted and then later backed out because she realised his feelings were hurt.…
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More: Bridal Party Duties
- What Job Can I Give My Close Friends (Who Aren’t Bridesmaids)?
- Knotties Tell All: The Cost Of Your Maid’s Style
- Can They Be Male?
- Okay For An Older Bride?
- What To Do With Spouses?
- Can I Have More Than One?
- How To Tell A Friend She Isn’t One?
- Can It Be Asymmetrical?
- Can I Choose Married Friends?
- Put His Sister’s Beau In The Wedding?
- How Do I Choose Between Friends?
- How Should I Ask My Friends?
- Are Attendants Required?
- Do I Have To Include His Married Sibling?
- How Many Should I Have?
- Who Pays For Their Attire?
- Do I Have To Include His Friends?
- How Many Maids Is Too Many?
- Should I Ask A Pregnant Maid To Step Down?
- I Was In Hers; Does She Have To Be In Mine?
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