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\u00a9 Brooke Mayo<\/p>\n
Originally we weren’t going to have anyone in our bridal party. \u00a0With my first wedding I quickly discovered that they are more drama than they are help (at least my maids were…) and the cost to be in someone’s wedding is ridiculously expensive. \u00a0We didn’t want anyone to feel they had to pay more than they already had to to be a part of our wedding. \u00a0We wanted everyone to just enjoy the day. \u00a0However, over the course of planning we found out that Chris’s best friend was somewhat upset he wasn’t asked and we realized that it is an honor to have people standing by you. \u00a0So we each chose someone to stand with us – just one person to keep it small and intimate.<\/p>\n
My friend was excited and since she has the *cutest* little girl (at that time just one, now she has two little cuties) it was natural that she would come with a “shell” girl (no flower petals for me! \u00a0she dropped shells!). \u00a0My only stipulation besides “blue” for the dress was that it had to be something she would wear again. \u00a0In the end she had a dress custom made… and I still feel guilty about that! \u00a0But she swears she was able to wear it again and it was a beautiful dress on her.<\/p>\n
Chris’s best man was really happy to be asked to be in the wedding. \u00a0We knew that the outfits wouldn’t be anything too formal or hot from the beginning. \u00a0We ended up selecting silk shirts and pants and they were a perfect blend of dressy and casual for the wedding.<\/p>\n
In the end it was the perfect bridal party for us. \u00a0No over-the-top parties. \u00a0Just the right about of people… and the RIGHT people helped make the wedding a perfect day!<\/p>\n
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