Question: Do I have to have bridesmaids if we have a destination wedding? my fiancee and i are going to jamaica to get married although we are having a reception when we get back.  none of my girlfriends can afford to go but 3 of his bestfriends are. Originally I asked a couple girls to be in the wedding assuming that they were going to Jamaica but they backed out. We are n ot having the traditional wedding so I don't want the girls to have to pay for the traditional expenses that a bridesmaid usually has to. Is is ok at the reception to have his 3 groomsmen + myself + his sister(my maid of honor) at the head table? And how do I tell the girls that I changed my mind about having traditional bridesmaids without hurting their feelings??

Answer: I would ask them if they can afford the expenses that go along with it.
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