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That does sound really sweet, getting to see how in love with her he is. I honestly couldnt see a thing, not even the groom, literally the end of her train
Who DOESN''T want bridesmaids, and why?
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That does sound really sweet, getting to see how in love with her he is. I honestly couldnt see a thing, not even the groom, literally the end of her train
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Good point on the church lining people up in a straight line rather than curved or diaganol. Something to remember if people do have bridesmaids!
I''m giving good consideration to not doing it either. That or do it Sex and the City style and don''t dictate clothing
This is my second wedding. Would it be too weird to have my 7 year old son walk me down the aisle and hold the bouquet during the ring exchange?
I''m giving good consideration to not doing it either. That or do it Sex and the City style and don''t dictate clothing
This is my second wedding. Would it be too weird to have my 7 year old son walk me down the aisle and hold the bouquet during the ring exchange?
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I think it would be sweet if your son walked you down the aisle!Date: 2/11/2005 1:27:47 PM
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Good point on the church lining people up in a straight line rather than curved or diaganol. Something to remember if people do have bridesmaids!
I''m giving good consideration to not doing it either. That or do it Sex and the City style and don''t dictate clothing
This is my second wedding. Would it be too weird to have my 7 year old son walk me down the aisle and hold the bouquet during the ring exchange?
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Aww that would be sweet with your son. I think in situations like that with young children, its nice to have them incorporated, because it isn''t just about the husband & wife anymore.
Isn''t that what one of the weddings on the recent instyle weddings special have in it with the mother & son walking down? The baywatch woman. I could be wrong.
Isn''t that what one of the weddings on the recent instyle weddings special have in it with the mother & son walking down? The baywatch woman. I could be wrong.
I think it would be wonderful to have your son walk with you!!
I am in the other camp girls!! I am (don''t hate me!!) probably going to have 8 bridesmaids. My mother thinks I''m both tacky and insane. But I either have to have all or one. Either I have only my sister as matron of honor, or I include all of my dear ones who have been there for me. I have been in a LOT of weddings, and almost all have been good experiences. Stressful, sure, but overall it meant so much to me every time to be standing up there for my friends. I think/hope that by the time I''m married, at 31-32 (next year?!) I will have a good vision of what I want the wedding to be in terms of a more subtle/mellow thing, and DEFINITELY not being bride-zilla. I''ve been the BM to a few of those and I hope I''ve learned what not to do. I consider myself so blessed to have such close girlfriends--in my imaginary bridal party, there are women I''ve been friends with from all stages of my life--3 of whom I''ve been close to since diapers, 1 from jr. high, my sister, 2 from college, and 1 from grad school. And as cool as some people are about NOT being asked, not asking a few of my girls would be devastating to them. So I know it''s a ridiculous number, but I figure it''s about what the bride and groom want! My sister had 6, so it''s not like 2 more is SO catastrophic, but my mother still is sure that Emily Post wouldn''t approve. Bleah. (My boyfriend is like, um, do I have to find 8 friends??!!)
I''m nuts, huh.
I am in the other camp girls!! I am (don''t hate me!!) probably going to have 8 bridesmaids. My mother thinks I''m both tacky and insane. But I either have to have all or one. Either I have only my sister as matron of honor, or I include all of my dear ones who have been there for me. I have been in a LOT of weddings, and almost all have been good experiences. Stressful, sure, but overall it meant so much to me every time to be standing up there for my friends. I think/hope that by the time I''m married, at 31-32 (next year?!) I will have a good vision of what I want the wedding to be in terms of a more subtle/mellow thing, and DEFINITELY not being bride-zilla. I''ve been the BM to a few of those and I hope I''ve learned what not to do. I consider myself so blessed to have such close girlfriends--in my imaginary bridal party, there are women I''ve been friends with from all stages of my life--3 of whom I''ve been close to since diapers, 1 from jr. high, my sister, 2 from college, and 1 from grad school. And as cool as some people are about NOT being asked, not asking a few of my girls would be devastating to them. So I know it''s a ridiculous number, but I figure it''s about what the bride and groom want! My sister had 6, so it''s not like 2 more is SO catastrophic, but my mother still is sure that Emily Post wouldn''t approve. Bleah. (My boyfriend is like, um, do I have to find 8 friends??!!)
I''m nuts, huh.
IslandDreams - I think it''d be a nice personal touch to include your son in the ceremony. Very sweet!
blueroses - there''s nothing wrong with having a lot of bridesmaids if that''s what you want! Don''t worry about Emily Post - these days almost anything goes! I''ve only been to one wedding with no bridesmaids (just a MOH and BM), and lots with bridesmaids, and they''ve all been nice. It''s about what YOU want. For my circumstances, having none just seems to make the most sense and be easiest. And I''m all about simplicity. But your wedding will be great with 8 - no worries!
blueroses - there''s nothing wrong with having a lot of bridesmaids if that''s what you want! Don''t worry about Emily Post - these days almost anything goes! I''ve only been to one wedding with no bridesmaids (just a MOH and BM), and lots with bridesmaids, and they''ve all been nice. It''s about what YOU want. For my circumstances, having none just seems to make the most sense and be easiest. And I''m all about simplicity. But your wedding will be great with 8 - no worries!
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Thanks on my son. I wasn''t sure if he was too young. My fiance''s 15 year old son will probably stand up with him. We are thinking about doing some sort of family vow type thing. Not sure yet, but want to include the boys.
blueroses...I once went to a wedding with 10 attendants on each side and the attendants were arranged in a 1/2 circle behind the minister/priest (rather than the typical line up on each side) so they could see the bride & groom and also the bride & groom could feel surrounded by their closest friends. Just an idea for you....
blueroses...I once went to a wedding with 10 attendants on each side and the attendants were arranged in a 1/2 circle behind the minister/priest (rather than the typical line up on each side) so they could see the bride & groom and also the bride & groom could feel surrounded by their closest friends. Just an idea for you....
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this is such an interesting question. sorry girls. I''ve been gone so long. Grad school do take a bite! of my time that is! I''m about to lose my mind working full time and going to grad school at night. Who has time to plan a wedding?
But I am 37...and when seriously considering everything...I can''t even imagine me and my girl friends having the traditional wedding. What do Bride''s maids signify anyhow?
Anyhoo, I have 3 best friends who I will ask for tradition''s sake. They will choose their own dresses. I love them all to death. I probably could add 5 more, if that was the path that I wanted to take, but it''s not.
I''m so confused about this wedding thing. I''m so close to eloping...
this is such an interesting question. sorry girls. I''ve been gone so long. Grad school do take a bite! of my time that is! I''m about to lose my mind working full time and going to grad school at night. Who has time to plan a wedding?
But I am 37...and when seriously considering everything...I can''t even imagine me and my girl friends having the traditional wedding. What do Bride''s maids signify anyhow?
Anyhoo, I have 3 best friends who I will ask for tradition''s sake. They will choose their own dresses. I love them all to death. I probably could add 5 more, if that was the path that I wanted to take, but it''s not.
I''m so confused about this wedding thing. I''m so close to eloping...
Tybee, it''s so nice to have you back! Sorry that the grad school-wedding planning juggling act is hard
If I DO go ahead and have the large # of bridesmaids, I think I will probably do some sort of less traditional dress thing--like similar dresses rather than 8 clones, since there will be so many body types at play, and all will be in their 30s. Maybe once I''m actually engaged I might change my mind, who knows?
If I DO go ahead and have the large # of bridesmaids, I think I will probably do some sort of less traditional dress thing--like similar dresses rather than 8 clones, since there will be so many body types at play, and all will be in their 30s. Maybe once I''m actually engaged I might change my mind, who knows?
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