10 Common Wedding Party Questions, Answered

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9. What should I do about uneven numbers of attendants on each side?

Some people have to have everything perfectly balanced, but it’s your wedding...and you don’t. For the sake of symmetry, though, give your photographer a heads-up well before the wedding, so that he or she can come up with a few creative ways to shoot the group―perhaps in a semicircle behind you―that won’t end up looking awkward. Handle the recessional by letting the wedding party leave in trios instead of pairs.

10. Can I include my dog in my wedding party?

If the ceremony site is OK with dogs, there’s no reason why Rover shouldn’t be a part of your wedding. In fact, including dogs has become so popular that doggie bow ties, wreaths, leashes, and even ring pillows that attach to the dog’s back are available. To make sure you’re not being tugged toward the door as you’re saying your vows, have an attendant hold the leash―and don’t forget food, paper towels, a water bowl, and, if necessary, an exit strategy if things get to be too much.