Is it acceptable to have 3 bridesmaids without designating one of them to be a maid/matron of honor? The person that I would like to be my matron of honor I have been friends with since birth and she is like family to me, but my groom objects to me asking her to be my matron of honor since he feels that she and I are not as close as we used to be (he's fine with her as a bridesmaid). I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but this is really stressing me out. Any advice?
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Re: Can I just have bridesmaids - no MOH?
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It's not necessary to have any bridesmaids, only 2 witnesses, so if you don't want to single anyone out for maid of honor, then don't feel obligated. Explain to your ladies that you love them all equally. But, remember, this is your decision, not your groom's. If you really feel close with that particular woman, and want to ask her to be MOH, then do it and explain your reason to your groom. But be sure to take his suggestion to heart and really consider what he says. he may have a point as an outsider looking in on that relationship.
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I couldn't agree more. And, the bridesmaid that stands closest to you will appear as MOH because she will be holding your bouquet for you. So, this is one way of her appearing as if she is a MOH if this is still a problem going forward. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Can I just have bridesmaids - no MOH?
