| One of the first and most enjoyable parts of | | | | has only two close friends, a compromise may |
| wedding planning is when the bride and groom | | | | have to be made. It is possible for the groom to |
| decide who will be their wedding attendants. | | | | use the bride's brother, cousin, uncle or other |
| Fewer bridesmaids and groomsmen will be needed | | | | relative as an attendant. If some of her sisters |
| at a smaller, more intimate wedding, and a large | | | | are already married, the groom can ask their |
| wedding party (6 or more bridesmaids and | | | | husbands to be attendants and escort their wives. |
| groomsmen) is better suited to a grand affair | | | | These selections will certainly please the bride's |
| with over 100 guests. | | | | family. |
| Some of the advantages of choosing a smaller | | | | The flower girl and ring bearer should also be |
| bridal party include: less people to worry about | | | | recognized as part of the bridal party. It has |
| regarding the cost and fittings of their wedding | | | | become more common to have several flower |
| attire, fewer people to pick up, provide lodgings, | | | | girls and even more then one ring bearer. (The |
| and return to the airport, and less gifts to | | | | number does not have to match.) Strangely |
| purchase for the bridal party. | | | | enough, pets have become attendants, with online |
| One big disadvantage may be that some | | | | stores offering miniature tuxedos, flower girl |
| important friends or family will feel left out. There | | | | dresses, top hats and tiaras! However many |
| will be less help in shopping, planning and hosting | | | | attendants they choose, the bride and groom will |
| bridal showers, decorating, and making favors. | | | | have the loving support of cherished family and |
| If the bride has six beloved sisters and the groom | | | | friends on their special day. |