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My FH and I have been engaged/wedding planning for over a year and we’re getting married in 8 months. We’re having a 180-200 person wedding. I never wanted a big wedding and never wanted to plan one. I hate attention on me and the thought of people...

I'm getting married in May 2023 and I was wondering when brides typically ask their friends to be bridesmaids? I've read online that a recommended timeline is 8-12 months before your wedding. I feel like that's sooo far away and I really want to ask...