Cute ways to include your siblings at your wedding

It’s a known saying that weddings, especially Indian weddings, are not about two people coming together, instead, they bring their families together too. The occasion isn’t just special for the couple, but for everyone involved, especially siblings and cousins. While they help in the planning and ensure that your big day is one to remember, you can make the occasion more special for them by including them in the ceremonies. If you’re extremely close to them, they can be your maid of honour or your best man. This way, they will plan and co-ordinate for all the important activities and ceremonies and be your go-to person from start to end. If not, there are other ways to make them feel included. Here’s how.

Include them in the procession and proceedings 

If you don’t end up choosing your sibling as either bridesmaids or groomsmen, or have more than one sibling, you can include them by having a family procession. You could also have your sibling walk ahead of you as you make your way to the aisle or mandap.  

Have them give a toast or be the MC

While your maid of honour and best man are sure to give a toast at your wedding, your siblings can give one as well, especially if you’re really close. They could either speak after the welcome toast or do it at another event over the course the wedding. They could also be the master of ceremony at the wedding and help things out by adding their charm throughout the ceremonies, making announcements that ensures things move along smoothly. 

Shake a leg with a sibling dance

There surely must be a song that you and your siblings love dancing to, or one from your childhood that always got all of you shaking a leg. It’s time to bring all those memories on to the dance floor. If your sibling is a talented dancer, you need them to get the party started. If they’re a skilled musician, have them perform a special song during your wedding ceremony, sangeet, or reception. 

Get them to entertain guests at the wedding

If your sibling is a people’s person and has absolutely no problem being in a crowd, you’ve got the best duty for them. You could also have them introduce both families or perform readings or blessings (have a passage/prayer selected by you and your partner recited by them). They could add a personal touch by sharing a few stories, speak about how you and your partner fell in love. All you got to do is let them know in advance so that they can rehearse the part to perfection. 

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