7 Bridesmaids????

I don't think there is a limit to the number of bridesmaids you can have, as long as they are important people in your life, I say go for it.

But please, wait to ask them until much closer to the wedding, like a year out at the earliest.

Yes, that is totally fine. I think if you start going above 10 BMs its a bit much.

There is no rule as to how many. I had 8 girls in mind, but jest felt overwhelmed by the extra cost and coordination. I settled on 5. The other girls will get ready with me, but they won't be standing up with us

You can have as many bridesmaids as you please! I've been to weddings with just a few ans wedding that had 10! There is no limit. The only issue I've seen with larger parties is mixed opinions on dresses etc. Everyone wants to give their opinion and it tends to stress out the bride but, if they're all laid back, you won't have issues.

I had 7. I loved having them all around me on that day...the only pain is trying to coordinate them for events (bachelorette, shower etc.) so you should go into it knowing that one or more may miss out on something

I had 6. It was more than I had wanted, but they were all truly amazing. I got lucky!

Welcome to WW, Krista! You are welcome to have as many BMs as you'd like, but remember that when you have a lot of people, you do open yourself to issues -- coordinating, if any two girls have issues with each other, cost of gifts for them, etc.

As far as asking them, I advise against asking anyone you're even the slightest bit hesitant about more than about 1 year out. If it's your BFF of forever that you know is a loyal, solid, there for you girl, ask whenever. But if you're thinking of asking an old friend you're not as close to, or a flaky/self-centered friend, wait. Really look at your relationship with them before asking them to be a BM.

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I had 7 and luckily no drama

If your wedding isn't until 2015 I'd wait a little to ask; you never know, things can change.

Your wedding so you have as many as you want mama!!!

I have 6, and they've all be great so far. I asked them to be in the wedding about this time last year for my May 2014 wedding, but I know some girls recommend waiting until closer to the wedding in case things change. I also think one of the best ways to avoid drama is to set your expectations for them early and make them aware of them. For example, what will their costs be, what do you expect them to help with, how much time will be involved for them?