Lack of bridal party?

I originally planned to elope- now it's become a tiny bit more elaborate- but still less than 50 people.... and family only- no friends. I wanted to have a couple of my nieces be flower girls- and my son, and soon to be stepson to be ringbearers..... does this seem odd not to have a real bridal party? I almost feel like we'll look like we don't have any friends- or didn't have anyone to ask.......

Lack of bridal party?
just have the kids - that's what they do in England! It's fine - you need a witness or two for the paperwork %26amp; you'll have one. There is no requirement for a "bridal party"
Reply:There is NOTHING wrong with what you want. In fact, this is more common in weddings where there are second marriages, the couple has children, etc.





I think it will be very appropriate and beautiful to have no bridal party and your sons to be ring bearers.





You have a good plan the way it is...don't change it! Unless you want to of course!





Good luck!
Reply:I'm doing the same thing. I have about 40-50 people and I decided that my friends were too old (mid-thirties) to dress up in matching dresses :-)





LOTS of couples opt to have no attendants or just have ringbearers %26amp; flower girls.
Reply:You don't have to have attendants, as long as you have two adult witnesses.
Reply:what makes a wedding is the difference it has from other weddings. If I were a guest at your wedding I would get the impression that you were all about family and that u all were really close
Reply:Not odd at all, go for it! The focus of the wedding is on you and your groom. 10 years from now nobody will remember the bridal party or lack of one, but they'll remember what a beautiful bride you were.
Reply:You don't need to have a full bridal party, but I would suggest selecting a best man and maid of honor. Those positions serve as your witnesses and in some cases sign the necessary paperwork. If you don't have anyone close to you have your parents stand up for you.





If your officiant states that you don't need any official witnesses, then I say don't worry about it. With such a small wedding it won't look odd at all. I am sure it will be beautiful!
Reply:That doesnt seem odd at all. You should do whatever feels best to you! I think not having a wedding party would be fine. Having two flower girls and ringbearers sounds really cute!! Not having a bridal party will keep the attention on you and your fiance as it should.
Reply:The two of you don't have at least one best friend you can have on each side?
Reply:There is nothing "weird" about choosing to have your parents and/or children closest to you at this very special ceremony. What could be more important than family?
Reply:It's not odd at all. It's your wedding do what YOU WANT!!!


I am only having a maid of honor and 1 bridesmaid. and we have 120 guest. Roughly... Thaat's all the people I want. So that'as all the people I have. We also have 2 flower girls (sisters) and 2 ring bearers (brothers). 3 on my fiances side. ( best man and 2 groomsmen)





Do what you want!!
Reply:huh?
Reply:I think you should do what you want, after all this will be your special day to remember for ever.
Reply:Every wedding is unique. You can do it anyway you like that is right for you. You are having the wedding to show the love you have for your fiance. You shouldnt care what anyone else thinks and you know its not true. You originally, planned to elope. Have the wedding which ever way suits you. Remember the wedding is about you and your future husband not everyone else.
Reply:I had planned to elope just like you and then decided to have a small church wedding, and I am not having a bridal party either, just me, my fiancee and our daughter and then my step dad is walking me down the aisle.
Reply:Do what you want. My fiance and I are going to the courthouse but were originally planning to have a small ceremony. We were going to have our family standing by us instead of bridesmaids and groomsmen. When we go to the courthouse our parents will be our witnesses. No one sees a problem with this. As long as you end up legally married by the end of the day, who cares? Enjoy whatever you want.
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!





I think you will be happy with your decision of a small wedding instead of elopement.





NO...that is not odd at all. As a matter of fact, I think it's really nice and unique. Everyone's wedding is different and unique. It's great to include family as you have! Keep with your plan....it sounds great!





Good luck and I hope you have a beautiful wedding!
Reply:It's "your" special day!!! Do what "you" want!!
Reply:Not at all! A wedding should be about what you want. Weddings today get out of control and I think a small quaint wedding is more personal. I think it would be cute to just have your maid of honor and best man and the little ones.


I wish you good luck and many congratulations on your special day.
Reply:that is not odd at all! for real! i am having 30 people in my bridal party not including kids.. and now i wish i did what you are doing!
Reply:i am doing the same as u basically. my sister will be my maid of honour my neices N nephews in wedding party. i'm excited about it. dont worry about what ppl think. it's ur day do what u want! i'm going to! ☺ my wedding wil be 50 ppl max %26amp; just family too.