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mrsloverboy Posts : 5 Registered: 2/28/13
advice on a potential wedding party disaster
Posted: Feb 28, 2013 1:13 PM

Long story, my family is southern and very traditional, my sibling is having some serious problems and can't be included and it is killing my parents/grandparents. They would be very happy to have a wedding without attendants.

My fiance thinks a wedding without a wedding party would seem weird to the guests. I feel like he doesn't care as much about having his groom's men as he cares about the opinion of the guests on his side. But I feel like having a bridal party will only bring attention to family drama that I would rather keep to a minimum on my big day and would hurt peoples' feelings.

My question is (honest answers please) is it possible to have a very traditional (church & country club style) wedding without attendants? Would it seem weird? Have you been to a traditional first wedding without attendants and thought it felt strange or wrong? thought it worked well? I would really appreciate any insight that anyone could give me on this one. Thank you!

Edited by: mrsloverboy on Feb 28, 2013 1:48 PM

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mrsloverboy Posts : 5 Registered: 2/28/13
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Posted: Feb 28, 2013 1:15 PM Go to message in response to: mrsloverboy

I'm sorry for the longest post ever...

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kalama Posts : 851 Registered: 7/26/12
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Posted: Feb 28, 2013 9:29 PM Go to message in response to: mrsloverboy

These are all the useful advice! Thanks for sharing!

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Catherine88 Posts : 740 Registered: 7/26/12
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Posted: Feb 28, 2013 9:50 PM Go to message in response to: mrsloverboy

I think you can try it!It would be OK!

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Uberoom1 Posts : 33 Registered: 12/10/12
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Posted: Mar 1, 2013 5:37 PM Go to message in response to: mrsloverboy

To be honest, you are not the only one that is thinking, doing or has done that before! Actually is getting more and more common these days. So don´t fell like you are doing something wrong.

This is your day, so do what ever you want and enjoy the ride.

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