Uneven wedding parties - just curious.....

How many of you had uneven wedding parties.

FH asked me yesterday if I would mind if he asked one more person to be a groomsman...one of his best friends. He said that he feels like he should be a part of our wedding day, but was uncomfortable with an uneven number of people.

I really don't see anything wrong with it, but I'm just wondering how many of you out there did it!

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I didn't have it but I went to a wedding that did. Three people were matched together.

I don't see anything wrong with it.

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My sis had an uneven amount. She had 4, FH had 3. FIL was also best man. As far as walking down, the girls walked in alone and all the guys walked in with the groom. For the recessional(leaving?) maybe you can have the extra man escort the MOH, one on each side. As far as the pics- don't think it was an issue. I also don't think it would be a good idea to ask someone else just to even it out if you didn't think they'd make a good bm or gm. because if they don't want to be there or feel obligated, they tend to make your life miserable- waiting until the last min to get the dress fit, not helping with the shower. I have seen this a lot. Again, just my opinion.

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My FIL was DH best man, but when we entered the reception he wanted to escort my MIL of course So we had a GM double up and it was just fine

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Thanks!!
I'm trying to make FH feel better - i think he's worried that he could be making the wedding awkward with this addition!!

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My wedding party is majorly uneven! we have 2 Bestmen, 1 Maid of Honor. 12 Groomsmen, & 9 Bridesmaids. & there are 2 Jr Bridesmaids. I don't see anythink wrong with it. We are just going to have 2 guys walk down with 1 girl. Don't worry, have everyone you want in the wedding!

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go for it. better to ask someone you really want to ask than not ask for fear of party being uneven.

the extra guy can escort either a member of your family or be 2nd escort for one the the bridesmaids/moh.

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I did. Hubby had 2 best men, so my MOH walked down with two guys, and danced with them. She did NOT complain

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We are uneven too. 6GM, 3 BM. I'm not pairing anyone up, they will walk individually, girls first, then guys for the recessional.
I don't think it's really an issue these days. If he wants another GM, don't feel obligated to add another BM just to even it up.

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there's no way i could afford to add another BM - so that's not even an option!!!
I bought their gifts the other day and went a little overboard because there were only 4 of them!!!

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We're having 4 BM and 5 GM. I think we may have one of the GM walk FH's mom down the aisle after the ceremony since his parents are divorced and his father is remarried and she's not. Takes care of the extra guy and FH's mom all in one shot.

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I'm actually struggling with the same issue right now. I want to put an extra girl so that would make 2 MOH with only 1 BM. Then 6 BM's and 6GM's. I am probably going to have the MOH's walk by themselves and the the BM can escort them both out of the church. Anyway, my problam is what to do at the reception. The best man can still escort the two MOH's into the reception but what about when we have our first dance? I want them to join in with us but having an uneven party presents a problem. Any suggestions?

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if anyo of them have a signifiancant other - can't they be included in the dance at that point. good question though - i hadn't even thought of that!!!

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Both of my MOH's are single. I could get my cousin to step in. His wife is in the BP so he won't have anyone to dance with. My aunt, who is the one that i am adding in, just doesn't want to not be paired with anyone. I think she feels funny about it. Thanks for the suggestion!!!

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having even #'s is not the case anymore. ive seen many bridal parties that are uneven. you just pair up a few people with two. I wasin a bridal party that did that and my sisters as well.

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I also have an uneven bridal party. My FH has 8 groomsmen and I have 6 bridesmaids. I don't it really matters anymore. I figured that I rather have it uneven then ask 2 more people to be bridesmaids that I really did not want.

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theres nothing wrong with it,you should have the people important to you, theres no need to exclude someoneto have an even amount

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We are doing it...he's got one more groomsmen than I have maids....so one lucky girl will walk with two guys!! It's all about having those closest to you stand up for you on your special day!

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I have 9girls 6 guys 3 jr bridesmaids 1 flower girl 2 ring bearers!

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We're having an uneven bridal party...I have 7 girls and FH has 5 definites...and one maybe. The reason why is because one guy is starting his residency and does not know if he'll be able to make the wedding.