Alternatives To The Traditional Bridesmaids

My fiance and I are getting married in Maui (just the 2 of us) in May 2004 and having our reception in July 2004 at our home. Even though we are being pretty non-traditional, we are still trying to incorporate some of the traditions that are meaningful to us. For me, because we are not having a formal wedding party I still want to honor the women in my life who I would normally have as bridesmaids.

My sisters are helping me quite a bit in planning the reception and helping me pick out a dress - so, they are being true bridesmaids!

I have thought about sending a little card to those who I would ask to be my bridesmaids, and then having a nice breakfast or lunch the morning of my reception and maybe getting a piece of jewelry for each of them.

Does anyone have any other ideas?