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You'd be surprised at what friends are able to do. You could ask them to do a reading during the ceremony, serve as an usher seating guests upon arrival, or have them speak at your rehearsal dinner. There are countless ways to make non-groomsmen feel included. Traditionally, women are bridesmaids and men are groomsmen; however, what about all the men who have close female friends and vice versa?

If you have close female friends, why not ask them to be a groomswoman? A guy standing with the bride can easily wear a tie that matches the color of the bridesmaid dresses.

For some reason, couples have gotten it in their heads that both sides of their wedding party need to be the same size, which they absolutely do not. If you have 10 groomsmen and your spouse has eight, it will not matter. This is especially true if your friendship has changed or grown apart since you stood beside them.

If you were closer with someone a few years earlier, it might have made more sense back then to be in their wedding party. Your Privacy Rights. Wedding Vision. Discover Your Vision.

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Shop by Style Shop by Style. Shop The Knot Invitations. Start a Registry. Add Store Registries. In fact, depending on your target number of groomsmen, you might find it easiest to make your wedding party a family affair, including only the sibs and close relatives. Who do you actually hang out with today? Follow up question: What did they do to deserve a phone call?

Your most active friendships should take priority in populating your wedding party, no matter what your mom says. Give it up! It might be better to keep your wedding party small than climb in the time machine. Do not ask them to be in your wedding. Famous people draw focus away from where it belongs: on you and your partner. The only exception is when your friend is a famous musician who has agreed to play your reception.

Jay: If the couple gives you their express permission, sure. Am I obligated to make siblings part of the bridal party? Do bridal parties have to be gendered anymore? Like, can a female friend be a groomsman? How many groomsmen is too many groomsmen? Should I have my wedding in a church just to appease family? What about if they paid for it?