Bridesmaids are as ubiquitous to weddings as cake and champagne. But here?s the thing: you don?t have to have them. If the idea of choosing a bridal party makes you break out in hives, don?t worry. Not every bride wants to have a group of her besties at the altar with her, and there is nothing wrong with that! As a former bridesmaid-less bride, I?m here to tell you that going solo is totally fine, and here are five reasons why.
1. You Have too Many Friends

Maybe your pledge class was the biggest your sorority had ever seen. Maybe you?re one of five sisters. Whatever the cause, you?re facing a serious problem: there are too many women to choose from for your wedding party! No matter who you pick, someone?s feeling will be hurt. If you can?t bring yourself to choose a select few from your squad, one smart solution is to do away with the bridesmaid tradition entirely. Trust me, you don?t need the headache of choosing your ?best? friends, or the inevitable drama with the women you don?t choose. Your friends will still enjoy your special day if they?re in the crowd during the ceremony! 2. You Want to Save Money
As a society, we?ve all basically accepted that weddings are a colossal expense. But the fact is that many of the things we pay for on our wedding day are unnecessary, and bridesmaids rank high on the list. Having a bridesmaid means buying her a gift, paying for her meal at the rehearsal dinner, paying for her hair and makeup?the list goes on and on. Eliminating the bri...