Is it weird to have 5 bridesmaids?
There Is No ‘Correct’ Number You don’t have to choose an odd number or an even number or a certain number, like five, because you’ve been to (or have been a part of) other weddings where that was the case. You actually do not need a bridal party at all if you do not desire one.
Can you have an uneven amount of bridesmaids and groomsmen?
Uneven Bridal Party Etiquette One is to have each groomsman walk with two bridesmaids (or vice versa if there are more groomsmen), advises Samantha Spector, a decade-long event planner. Of course, you can adjust how many people in your wedding party need to double-up based on your particular numbers.
Do the number of bridesmaids and groomsmen need to match?
There is no special rule saying you need them at all! Even wedding parties inclusive of “bridesmaids” and “groomsmen” are traditional (and make that arm-in-arm walk down the aisle a little easier). However, there’s no rule saying you’ve got to have the exact same number of people standing on each side of the altar.
How many bridesmaids and groomsmen can you have in a wedding?
Four to six on each side is common, but couples are still known to have as many as 12 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen.
Should the groom’s sister in law be a bridesmaid?
Are you automatically expected to ask your fiancé’s sister to be a bridesmaid? The short answer to whether or not you have to include anyone, even a family member, in your wedding party is no. This is your wedding, and you and your partner should do whatever feels right.
Can you have 8 groomsmen?
How many groomsmen are you allowed to have? Most weddings have at least two. This, ideally, should be the absolute minimum. An average of 3-5 groomsmen can be seen in a typical wedding with numbers going to as high as 8-10 groomsmen for very large weddings.
Do all the bridesmaids give speeches?
Although they are traditional, some couples prefer no speeches and that is completely up to their discretion. If you’re planning a wedding without speeches, guests will arrive at your reception, take a drink from the bar, and be seated.
What are junior bridesmaids?
A junior bridesmaid is a younger member of the wedding party who falls between the ages of a flower girl and bridesmaid (usually about eight to 16, or whatever ages you feel are appropriate). She might be a younger sister or sister-in-law, a niece, a cousin, a daughter, or a close family friend.
What should be included in a groomsmen photo shot?
Witcher’s groomsmen photo shot list varies from couple to couple, but she does have a few can’t-miss staples. During groom prep, this includes tying ties and helping the groom with his tie or cuff links. This part of the day is more candid and provides the photographer with a lot of flexibility depending on the groomsmen style choices.
What makes a great groomsmen photo?
One of Witcher’s favorite parts of photography is capturing the spirit of the wedding day, and few times does that come out more than groomsmen photos. Knowing about the couple’s personality ahead of time helps her cue the groomsmen up for photos that show who they, and the couple, truly are.
How long does it take to take groomsmen photos?
During groom prep, this includes tying ties and helping the groom with his tie or cuff links. This part of the day is more candid and provides the photographer with a lot of flexibility depending on the groomsmen style choices. She takes the majority of groomsmen photos pre-ceremony—which only takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
What do groomsmen do during the wedding ceremony?
Before the first look or heading off to the ceremony, the groomsmen are responsible for making sure the groom looks their best. This is one of the photographer’s favorite moments to snap away because those “final touches” photos are priceless. When it’s time to get hitched, photographers love capturing groomsmen en route to the altar.