To have a large wedding party or not…that is the question! It’s understandable to want to celebrate all the big pre-wedding and wedding day moments with those you love the most. But if you find yourself wondering if bigger is better in terms of wedding party size, you’ll want to read up on this list of pros and cons to a large wedding party before committing and popping the question to your I Do Crew!
Pro: No one will feel left out.
Avoid disappointing anyone by including everyone in your big day!
Con: There will be lots of personalities.
Too many different types of people can cause some drama, which is the last thing you want for any pre-wedding activity and especially not on your wedding day.
Pro: There will be many sets of helping hands.
More hands can help divvy up the workload (and costs!) of planning showers, bachelor/ette parties, decorating, etc.
Con: Getting everyone to agree might be impossible.
Sometimes more hands can equal more opinions and problems. Agreeing on plans, what to wear, how to style hair, who is paying for what, etc. can be an issue.
Pro: More people = more fun!
The more the merrier could totally apply here. Imagine getting ready the morning of your wedding or even going to pre-wedding celebrations together. The BEST!
Con: Coordinating schedules can be a challenge.
Attending and planning events can be more complicated the more schedules you have to consider, especially if some people live farther away than others. Additionally, the more people you have, the more people you have to keep track of and hope that they’ll make it to where they need to be and when they need to be there.
Pro: You can nail the mismatched look.
The larger the party, the more leeway you have in making mismatched attire look cohesive. You can have so much fun with this and it’s also a great way to keep everyone in the party happy.
Con: Costs can be higher.
Think more bouquets, boutonnieres, hair/makeup services, gifts, as well as having to account for additional plates for your rehearsal dinner.
Pro: You’ll have tons of love and support!
Need we say more?!
