Our wedding expert Dear Belle receives hundred of questions every month about everything from planning predicaments to style setbacks and of course many queries with regards to the wedding party. Here are the top 10 questions you've asked about the bridal party!
1. Q: I need to know what is customary to spend on gifts for your wedding party?
A: Learn more about Gifts for the Wedding Party.
2. Q: My soon-to-be husband would like four or five groomsmen, and I only want three bridesmaids. Is it all right if our wedding party doesn’t match up perfectly? Should I suggest he limits his number of groomsmen?
A: Get the right ratio for your Wedding Field.
3. Q: My bridesmaids and I have decided to go with outfits from something like Banana Republic instead of typical bridesmaid dresses so they can wear them again. Would it be inappropriate if they paid for the outfits themselves, or should I pay for them? The same goes for hair and make-up, if they decide to get it done professionally.
A: Find out the current etiquette around Bridesmaid Costs.
4. Q: What is a good ratio of bridesmaids to guests?
A: Discover How Many Maids you should have.
5. Q: How many bridesmaids are too many? I have three sisters and three future sisters-in-law. Do I need to ask all my future sisters-in-law?
A: Should you include All the Girls?
6. Q: My ceremony and reception are at the same location. I have three bridesmaids and their daughters are the flower girls. The parents of the bridesmaids would like to see the ceremony but financially, I don't think I can have them stay for the sit-down dinner. Would this be rude for them to stay for cocktails but leave before the dinner and take the little ones? What do I do?
A: Find out what to do with the Flower Girls and Families.
7. Q: I already have a friend who has agreed to be my maid of honour. Do I really need to have bridesmaids? All of my other friends are in different provinces.
A: Is it true that One is Often Enough?
8. Q: I have two younger sisters that I am extremely close with and who are both pretty sensitive. How do I choose which one to be my maid of honour?
A: It's not easy Choosing Sisters. Find out what to do.
9. Q: My fiancé has asked his father to be his best man, which I agree with because he looks up to his father and they have a great relationship. However, he is much older than my maid of honour who is in her 20s. Should we have him walk up the aisle with his wife and have my maid of honour walk alone? Also, we didn’t want our parents sitting at the head table, but since his father is the best man he will sit with us, which means my fiancé’s parents will be separated. One option is to have both his parents sit with us, but I don’t want to make my parents feel left out, and I don’t want to throw the balance off the bridal party.
A: How to avoid having an Odd Man Out.
10. Q: I'm my friend’s maid of honour, and I have no idea what I’m supposed to be doing. I want to help make this the best wedding ever but I’m not sure where to start.
A: Avoid Maiden Distress.
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