Not a bridal party, exactly...

I have mentioned before that we will not be having a formal wedding party. Mr. Hermit Crab and I both have big groups of close friends from many different periods in our lives, and we felt that choosing some friends and excluding others in this way was simply out of the question for us. We will be including many of friends in other ways, however, so stay tuned for more information on that!

However, we will not be alone under the chuppah. In addition to our Rabbi, of course, we will have our siblings and parents stand up with us. Our siblings will be holding the chuppah, and our parents will be standing by our side. (my little sister will actually be acting as flower girl, which is as close to a wedding party as we came, but hey, she's 5!)

Ready for a gander at the gorgeous group that will be standing up with us? Ready or not, here you go! (All pictures are personal photos).

My beautiful sisters

Mr. Hermit Crab and his sibs

Mr. Hermit Crab's parents

My Dad and step-mom Hermit Crab

Mama Hermit Crab

And of course, these two wild and crazy kids!

What will all these beautiful people be wearing? More to come!

Are you having a bridal party? How did you come to this decision?