The maid of honor often holds the bouquet at the end of the aisle. Pass this duty along to someone sitting in the front row – just let them know ahead of time. The length of the procession will be shorter. This means you’ll be at the end of the aisle with your fiancé quicker, but it also means you’ll need to adjust your procession song accordingly. Ask a family member to give the traditional maid of honor speech, or skip the speeches altogether and avoid crying into your napkin! The bridesmaids help decide on the menu and the florist, but deciding this with your partner is a sweet way to add their personal touch to the wedding day.
If you’ve grown distant from friends you care about, asking them to be your bridesmaid is also a great way to reconnect.
Join a book club at your local library to meet new friends. Start up a chat with neighbors or people in the grocery store line. It may seem silly to make friends just to have them at your wedding, but sometimes all you need to put yourself out there and meet your new best friend is the right push.
Professional bridesmaids use a fake name, fake backstory, and tend to the small details like getting last-minute items, defusing drama, and fixing your wedding dress. They even participate in or organize pre-wedding celebrations like the bridal shower or the bachelorette party.
Book a couples massage to release any tension before the big day. Visit the place where you first met, and reminisce on all the memories you’ve made together.
A smaller wedding also means more funds for your honeymoon
Don’t worry about the romance being lost. City halls and courthouses often have stunning art and architecture that provide the perfect backdrop for your vows and “I do”s.
