Wedding party etiquette?

[nova_queen_28]

There is no rule of etiquette that you have to pick them.
I think it would be a good idea to include them as they are going to be your family - especially if you like them.

[kiki]

You don't *have* to invite them to be part of your bridal party, but it would be a good idea to do so.

You're extending the olive branch to his family this way.

[flutterflie04]

remember that you will need people to do other things as well. I have 3 people standing up for me, and 3 for my fiance but I also have a personal attendant, a reader, a singer, someone to pass out programs, someone to attend the guestbook, and most people have ushers as well (even though we are not) so you could include these ladies in other ways.

[cindra]

Wedding etiquette states that the bride is suppose to ask those individuals who are "closest" to her and who can fulfill the obligations of being a bridesmaid. Asking others (such as a relative of your fiance) to stand up is asking out of obligation and not out of your heart or what you feel is close to you.