Aesha Scott Says “No” to Boat Wedding At BravoCon | Below Deck Med

This whole exchange is such a perfect mix of chaos, personality, and very real wedding energy.

First — the 20-person wedding party.

That’s not a wedding party.
That’s a small football team.

But honestly? The reasoning makes sense.

“I’d rather have everybody that we love than leave one person out.”

That’s emotionally driven decision-making, not aesthetic decision-making. And that’s valid. Big bridal parties only become messy when they’re about optics. When they’re about loyalty and shared history? They can actually feel amazing.

The only real downside of 20 total:

• Logistics (photos, timing, entrances)

• Coordination stress

• Budget creep

• Rehearsal chaos

But if the couple truly doesn’t care about symmetry or tradition, it works.

And the “it’s my wedding, I can do what I want” energy? Correct. Within reason, weddings are one of the few times that logic doesn’t have to win.

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Now the contrast is interesting:

One bride:
Huge wedding party, all-in energy.

Other bride:
“No cast in my wedding party.”

That says something.

It suggests:

• Boundaries.

• A separation between work friendships and inner circle.

• Possibly a quieter, more intimate vibe.

Inviting castmates as guests but not including them in the bridal party is actually very mature. It keeps hierarchy and feelings clean.

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Now let’s talk about that bachelorette plan.

Waiheke Island.
Private villas.
All properties rented.
No phones.
DJ.
Locked in.
No noise complaints.

That’s elite-level planning.

That’s not “bar crawl and sashes.”
That’s controlled chaos.

And the genius move?

“How many houses and villas do you have? Great, I’m going to hire all of them.”

That eliminates:

• Random strangers

• Phone leaks

• Public drama

• Venue restrictions

It creates:

• Safety

• Privacy

• Real release

Also… “no phones” changes everything. People are way more present and way less performative.

That’s a chief stew move.
Control the environment.
Eliminate variables.
Maximize experience.

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What I really like in this exchange though is the underlying theme:

Different personalities.
Different wedding energies.
No judgment.

One wants simple.
One wants 20 people.
One wants no cast in bridal party.
One wants a winery lockdown rave.

All valid.

The healthiest weddings aren’t the most traditional ones.
They’re the ones aligned with the couple’s personality.

If you were planning yours — are you:

• Intimate and minimal?

• Big chaotic celebration?

• Structured luxury?

• Or controlled party weekend like Waiheke?

Because your answer says a lot about how you like to celebrate major life transitions.