HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BRIDAL PARTY

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YOUR BRIDAL PARTY

They’re your support team. Your A-1 favorite people ever. The ones that will stand by your side and support you on the biggest day of your life, so it’s important that when you’re choosing your bridal party, you make the right choices.

Choosing the right people can be a little daunting and maybe even challenging if you have lots of friends that could make the cut. But, don’t worry. Sweet Oak Events has a fool-proof plan that will make choosing your bridal party easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. Let’s get started.

STEPS TO CHOOSING YOUR BRIDAL PARTY

There are 4 main steps to choosing your bridal party. First, consider the size of your wedding. Second, make a list of everyone who might make the cut. Third, set honest expectations. Fourth, ask them to be in your bridal party!

CONSIDER THE SIZE OF YOUR WEDDING: Sure you can technically have however many bridesmaids and groomsmen you like, but try to think about ratios. You likely want there to be more people sitting rather than standing, so try to keep your bridal party size relative to the total guest count. More isn’t always merrier.

MAKE YOUR LIST: Take the time to write down everyone that you might want to ask to be in your bridal party. Start with siblings and work your way down to friends. I have a trick up my sleeve for narrowing this list! Keep reading!

SET HONEST EXPECTATIONS: If your BFF lives half a country away, she may not be the best choice for your Maid of Honor. You can definitely include her, but be realistic about who is the best fit for each job.

ASK THEM TO BE IN YOUR BRIDAL PARTY: You have your list and know each person’s role! Congrats! Now all that’s left is to ask them to join you on your big!

THE BRIDAL PARTY POINT SYSTEM

The moment you have all been waiting for. The bridal party point system makes it super easy to choose who can make the cut to be in your bridal party simply because it gives you a clear line of yes or no. Obviously, sometimes there are exceptions to these guidelines, so feel free to adjust these recommendations as you see fit!

BRIDAL PARTY POINT GUIDE:

You are siblings: +10 Points

You will be siblings after marriage: +8 Points

Childhood BFF: +1 Point for every 5 years you have been close

Recent BFF: +2 Points (Add 5 if he/she is your number one favorite person right now)

You couldn’t imagine your day without them: +5 Points

You were in their bridal party (and it’s been less than 5 years): +2 Points

They cause you stress/were a Bridezilla at their wedding: -3 Points

TOTAL IT UP!

1-6 Points: They might be better as an Usher or Greeter…

7-14 Points: Makes the cut! Add them to the list

15+ Points: Maid of Honor or Best Man potential!

OTHER BRIDAL PARTY NOTES

Your bridal party is a huge part of your wedding day, but if you don’t have a huge friend group or don’t feel like you even want a bridal party, you definitely don’t have to have one! The goal is for you to be happy and stress free on your wedding day whether that is surrounded by your favorite people or by yourself! There is no wrong answer and no rules when it comes to bridal parties!

So, what’s the verdict? Who made the cut to be in your bridal party? Will you have any fun twists such a Man of Honor or Best Woman? If you would like some extra help choosing your bridal party, contact me HERE or feel free to shoot me an email HERE. I’d love to help you!