Non-Traditional Entourage Roles You Can Assign to Your Nearest and Dearest

The recurring theme for weddings nowadays is intentional and personal. Couples are stepping out of the box and interpreting wedding traditions in their own way, and it’s absolutely exciting to see. Among the personalized choices brides and grooms have been making involve the entourage. These days you’ll see men as part of the bridal party, and adults taking on the roles of bearers. That’s what’s great about weddings, you’re free to customize your day however you want and be able to honor the people you love the most in your own way. So, here are some suggestions to make entourage roles a lot more meaningful and unique to you as a couple. Take a look at these ideas for non-traditional entourage roles you can assign to your nearest and dearest friends and family.

Bridesman and Man of Honor
A lot of brides have male best friends who surely deserve to be bridesmen. For brides who have close relationships with their brothers or male cousins, then you can definitely give them the role of Man of Honor instead of a Maid of Honor. What matters here is that these are the people who always have your best interest at heart. They will no doubt plan the most memorable bridal shower, too!

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Groomsmaid and Best Woman
More female friends are also given the role of groomsmaid and best woman. Again, these are the people you’ve known and relied on for many years. This could be a role you can assign to one of your closest female friends since your school days or your sister. As far as attire goes, women can also rock suits!

Flower Maidens and Flower Grannies
Especially if you’re having an adults-only wedding, you can assign the role of flower girls to your friends and relatives. Just change up the title a little to make it more suitable. We’ve also featured weddings wherein brides wanted to honor their grandmothers, and so instead of flower girls, they had flower grannies. Grandparents don’t usually have roles at weddings, so assigning something special for them is such a heartwarming gesture. It highlights your close bond with them as well.

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Door Man
This is an idea I got from two of my close friends. Typically, it’s your coordinator’s team who is in-charge of opening the doors to the Church or the ceremony venue when you make your entrance. But to make your grand entrance a touch more meaningful you can assign this task to your future brother-in-law or a cousin you’re close to. Like what we said, you’re free to customize your wedding any way you like. It also creates a special moment when you see a familiar face cheering you on right before you walk!

Pets as Bearers
Furry friends are part of the family after all. Many brides and grooms have their pets join the entourage as long as your venue allows fur babies inside. Your pets can be your bearers for: the rings, arrhae, Bible or wedding signs. They can be your flower girls, too! Then, just have a friend or family member walk alongside your fur baby for safety!