Why i chose a bridal party

I always thought picking a bridal party would be so hard primarily, because I have so many friends! I always thought you can't have THAT many friends in your bridal party. Right!? I also have those friends that talk about weddings way more than me. So, I definitely felt the pressure of doing this right or not at all.

Fast forward to discussing wedding plans, and my fiance said, “Let's not do a bridal party.” So much relief! We figured everyone just come and enjoy the wedding - no pressure, no titles, no expectations - just come and have fun.

However, when I began to tell my friends about this I can see the disappointment on their faces. Their reactions were normal I thought. I've held so many special moments with each of these friends that I wanted them to take part in this moment with me, and have their own experience, and for us to have new memories together. I deserve to be celebrated, and they deserve to celebrate with me. In addition, this made me realize how much honor and pride your friends take in YOU. You are a replica of your friends. I honor mine so much, and enjoy them so much, I couldn't think of them being a burden as a bridal team, so I changed my mind and loosed the thoughts on so many restrictions I had.

As my mind changed, I thought, I'll ask each person to be a part of my wedding, but in an untraditional way.

There will be a bridal party, but they won't have to wear matching dresses. I told them don't even feel the pressure to wear a color scheme. If Macy's has a dress you love in bright yellow, grab it! Show up as you queen! No pressure of a rehearsal either. My fiance and I are deciding to stand at the alter alone. I even told them not to feel obligated to get ready with me, and to opt out of bridal planning activities.

But you know how your friends are, They are about to SHOW OUT and SHOW UP!