Ditch the bridal party? Yep, the trend is set to be huge in 2017

Brides and their bridesmaids. We've heard all the horror stories… but would you go without a bridal party on your big day?

Having your closest BFFs by your side on your special day is tradition, but we all know of those chill friends who become absolute bridezillas the minute a ring is put on their finger.

And while being asked to be a bridesmaid can be one of the best moments of your life, having to factor in time off work, money, and weekends spent dress shopping means there's going to be a lot on your plate for the next few months (or year).

Well because of this, it seems like some brides are opting to ditch the bridesmaids in 2017.

According to HelloGiggles, brides don't want to deal with the drama of a bridal party anymore.

More people than ever are turning to Pinterest to find ideas for their wedding sans bridesmaids, with a trend report saying, "less is more – brides are choosing to go with fewer bridesmaids, or sometimes none at all!

"This decision ensures the focus is all about you and your partner."

Pinterest also noted that it has seen a 100 per cent your-over-year increase in millennials searching for options with no bridal party.

Some factors to think about when ditching the bridal party is not having the awkwardness of having to choose one friend over another; or, not having to put up with an all-out family war because you didn't pick your third cousin who you only see at Christmas to walk down the aisle with you.

Do you think you'd opt for this trend? 

 

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