{"id":78311,"date":"2020-12-07T12:00:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T17:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=78311"},"modified":"2021-08-16T13:12:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T17:12:03","slug":"how-to-recognize-important-people-who-arent-part-of-your-bridal-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-recognize-important-people-who-arent-part-of-your-bridal-party","title":{"rendered":"How To Recognize Important People Who Aren\u2019t Part of Your Bridal Party!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a lot of close friends or are keeping your bridal party super small, there will undoubtedly be someone left out. If this is the case, but you still want them to be involved in your big day, there are a number of ways to do so. Here&#8217;s how!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ceremony Reader:<\/strong><br \/>\nInstead of having your officiant do all your selected readings during your ceremony, invite a dear friend to do so. They will feel included and your ceremony will feel more personal having someone special read your favourite passages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MC:<\/strong><br \/>\nDid you and your partner opt to not include each other\u2019s siblings in your bridal party? If this is the case but you still want to include them in the big day, have them adopt to the role of MC. Keep in mind that this role involves being comfortable speaking in front of a room full of people so make sure your prospective MCs are comfortable with being the centre of attention (besides you of course).<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"related-posts-title toc_show\">You May Also Be Interested In<\/h3><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-weddings-planner-favourites-2025\"><img alt=\"buy your wedding dress, 1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwMSUyRkVTLUhlYWRlcnMtNTE1LVBob3RvLUNvLTQyNXg0MjUucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1oPSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 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From the bridal shower to the bachelorette and even dress fittings. Including them in the little things will make them feel like a bigger part of the wedding as a whole even if they aren\u2019t in your bridal party.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/al-elmes-ULHxWq8reao-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"buy your wedding dress, 7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone size-full wp-image-83757\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYxMiUyRmFsLWVsbWVzLVVMSHhXcThyZWFvLXVuc3BsYXNoLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OTAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Mention them at the Rehearsal Dinner:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf they\u2019ve played a special role in your life, don\u2019t be afraid to gush a little at the rehearsal dinner and show them some love.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/photos-by-lanty-93S-IZXfxBM-unsplash.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"buy your wedding dress, 8\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone size-full wp-image-83759\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYxMiUyRnBob3Rvcy1ieS1sYW50eS05M1MtSVpYZnhCTS11bnNwbGFzaC5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iOTkwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Give them a role at the Reception:<\/strong><br \/>\nIs your friend the type that wants to be involved even if it\u2019s not as part of the bridal party? If this is the case and your friend also happens to be bubbly and outgoing, include them as a greeter at the reception. Have them engage with guests and show them where to put their cards and gifts, as well as how to find their seats.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, there are plenty of ways to include your closest friends in your big day even if they aren\u2019t a part of your bridal party! Remember, at the end of the day, it\u2019s your wedding and your friends are there to support you and your partner. Happy Planning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a lot of close friends or are keeping your bridal party super small, there will undoubtedly be someone left out. If this is the case, but you still want them to be involved in your big day, there are a number of ways to do so. Here&#8217;s how! 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