Once upon a time in a land not so far away, weddings were steeped in tradition, from the exchanging of vows to the cutting of the cake. As society evolves, so do the customs surrounding these special occasions. One such tradition that has long been a fixture of Western weddings is the bridal party, consisting of the bride and groom’s closest friends and family. However, for some modern couples, this may not be the route they wish to take. They may opt to forego a bridal party altogether,