A Mixed Gendered Wedding Party: Most Common Questions Answered
Recently, one of the largest trends in weddings, I have noticed is having both genders on one or both sides of the wedding party. A lot of people still have a lot of question about this trend and the logistics behind it. Below are some of the most common questions as well as answers!
What is the title you would give someone who is taking the role traditionally held by someone of the other gender?
It’s easy, anything you want to! You can keep the title the same or you can change it up. Groomsmaids, bridesman, best woman, man of honor, or really anything works! Just make they are comfortable with it.
What do they wear?
You can have them wear anything you want to! In recent years, it has become more and more trendy to mix and match what the bridal and groom’s party attire looks like. A lot of brides choose to have all the bridesmaids wear the same color but all wear different dresses. This can be incorporated in when you have a male supporting the bride as well. They can wear either the same or a similar suit as the groomsman. Instead, he could wear the bridal color for the accessories instead of the groom’s color. The same philosophy can be applied to having a female stand up on the groom side. Instead of her wearing a suit, she can wear a dress similar to what the bridal party is wearing, except her dress could match the groom’s colors.
How would they walk in?
This is completely up to you. Some people will have everyone walk in individually instead of in groups. Otherwise, you could have a few people from each party walk in together instead of the opposite party. You could also just do it the traditional way!
Will people think this is awkward?
No! Society has moved away from defining what strictly men and women can do. It would be more strange for you to think that this was weird! Girls and guys can have friends of the opposite gender. It’s your wedding! Do what makes your happy!
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