When it comes to wedding parties, there are many different schools of thought. There are those couples who want every single important person in their lives to stand up at their wedding. There are those who feel obligated to invite anyone for whom they\u2019ve stood up in their wedding party. And then there are those who think wedding parties are just plain ridiculous.<\/p>\n
Most people, though, fall somewhere in the midst of these opinions. The average bridal party size is eight (four on each side), but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to fit the \u201cnorm.\u201d Here are some tips on how to choose your wedding party:<\/p>\n
1. Think about your overall event size. If you\u2019re having a 25-person or less wedding, having a large wedding party would just be awkward. Scale down your party in accordance with your event size. These are our quick tips on choosing your wedding party, but the fact is, there aren\u2019t any hard and fast rules. Do what works best for you and your wedding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to wedding parties, there are many different schools of thought. There are those couples who want every single important person in their lives to stand up at their wedding. There are those who feel obligated to invite … Continue reading
\n2. Are you having a formal or casual wedding? For the most part, casual weddings are more suited to smaller wedding parties<\/a>, where formal weddings can support a larger one.
\n3. Try to keep it balanced. While it\u2019s perfectly fine to have more women than men (or vice versa) in your wedding party<\/a>, do your best to keep it close to balanced so it doesn\u2019t look odd in photos. If you find yourself with a large difference, consider narrowing down your wedding party to just one or two on each side to keep it under control.
\n4. Start with siblings. Especially if you\u2019re having a small wedding party, invite siblings before you invite friends. Your family has always and will always be a part of your lives, so they should come first.
\n5. Consider their circumstances. Being in a wedding party<\/a> requires a significant investment of time and money. Make sure that your invitation to serve as a wedding attendant won\u2019t be a hardship on anyone.
\n6. Remember there are other ways to honour people. If you have a lot of people you want to stand up for you at your wedding but there isn\u2019t room in the wedding party, consider inviting people to serve as ushers, guest book attendants, gift collectors, speakers, singers, or other important roles on your special day instead.
\n7. Pick people you can rely on. Your wedding day party<\/a> is meant to include people who do more than just stand beside you and smile for pictures. You\u2019ll need to rely on them for any number of things before and during the wedding. Choose your party accordingly.
\n8. Consider how long you\u2019ve known them. Once you\u2019ve asked your family, it\u2019s time to consider which friends you\u2019d like to ask to stand up for you. I recommend beginning with the friends you\u2019ve known the longest, the ones who have been there with you through thick or thin. Those are the friends who are most likely to help you out when you need it, and who will remain a part of your life after the wedding.<\/p>\n