How to include other family members in the wedding party.
I will be getting married in May of next year. My fiance will have his best friend as the BM, a close friend as a groomsman, and his brother as another groomsman.
I will be having two bridesmaids and my fiance's sister as either the Maid of Honor or another bridesmaid (We are not close, but I would still like for her to be in the wedding) I am not close with any woman that I would want to be my MOH.
I also have an older brother and 10 yr old niece that I MAY want to include in the wedding. I am not close to either of them. However, at the same time, it may seem strange to have my fiance's family in the wedding and not my own. I don't think my mother cares because she is not helping me with any of wedding plans.
Could anyone offer me some suggestions as to what I could have them do? Could I have them hand out the Programs to the guests before the ceremony? Would they then need to be dressed like the rest of the M/F attendants?
Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
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Being asked to be a member of a bridal party is an honor -- one that should not be taken lightly. Only invite these other family members to be a part of your bridal party becasue you want them to be -- not because you feel obligated. Invite those closest to you. It's not a contest and you don't have to have the same number of attendants as your fiance. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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I whole heartily agree that it is best to only include those with whom you are very close. If you do choose to include others to pass out programs or other small tasks, these people do not have to be dressed as attendants.
How to include other family members in the wedding party.
I will be getting married in May of next year. My fiance will have his best friend as the BM, a close friend as a groomsman, and his brother as another groomsman. 
