I'm considering telling 7 friends across the country how I treasure them and consider them lifers. I'd be thrilled if they'd celebrate with me as bridesmaids when I find the dress, have an engagement party, a bachelorette etc. The twist is, rather than having them sit at a head table, I'd LOVE for them each to connect with mine and my fiance's different circles to help grandparents, out of town mentors, childhood BFFs etc all feel treasured, and special. The reality is that on such a busy day, I can't connect with all the people that I would like to, but if these women can be an extension of me I know it would make for meaningful moments that I and my guests treasure.
Think about it - Spend 5 minutes with my grandma to laugh at one of her jokes. Approach the grade 8 girls I mentor and gush over 'secret' wedding details. Swap crazy stories with my childhood friends. Ask our awesome couples for their stories and life-advice. ...these are the moments that I dream of for my guests and my girls.
These are my questions:
1/ Do I still do matching dresses? Is 7 women too many walking down the isle ahead of me?
2/ How would you feel if a friend you loved hoped you'd coordinate parties, but not stand in the limelight on the day-of.
Just an FYI, my three VERY best friends have 6 toddlers between them and live in 3 different countries. They'd all do Anything for my fiance and I, but the reality is, it's my 4 local bridesmaids who would help choose the dress and host parties. I really want to honour all these ladies, I'm just not sure how.
Thanks for your thoughts and advice.