8-10 bridesmaids? Is that too much? HELP!!

In all honesty, that is a lot of people to have to deal with. Beleive me it may seem like you'll want to include everyone into your party, but the closer it gets to your wedding date, the more stressful things get, especially if your thinking about having 20 attendants. Another thing you need to think about is during the procession and recession, it will be too long and your guests may find it boring to have to sit and wait through all of those people walking by. You really do not need to include everyone that is close to you, I certainly did not, I only had 8 total groomsmen and bridesmaids including the MOH and bestman. I would have loved to have had all my friends, but figured I would regret it later on if I did. In my opinion even eight seems like a lot to me. But, I am only telling you this because I have been through it all, and I know how stressful things will get towards the end, and It doesn't matter how close they are to you, they will get on your nerves. Good Luck!

I don't think it's tacky at all. I've been one of 9 bridesmaids, and it was great! It made throwing a shower and bachelorette party alot easier and alot of fun.

It may seen like alot to deal with, but if you want 10 bridesmaids... then have 10 bridesmaids!! It's your day! Good Luck!

I agree that more people in the pot can definitely mean more stress for you. But it's your day - you and your hubby-to-be! If it's important to you to include these people in your wedding, then bottom line is, do it. Don't worry about it being tacky - what matters is the memory it makes for you and your fiance, and the fact that the people closest to you are a part of your commitment to a life together.

Two things to remember. One is that there are other parts a loved one can play in your wedding - ushers, readers, etc. Another is that you might consider appointing the management of all these people in your wedding party to your best man and maid of honor. Let them handle all the communication and the headaches; let them be in charge of being your "buffer" on your special day!

8 is a lot. I had 3 BMS and 1 Junior BM, and 2 groomsmen. That was ideal for me, they incure higher costs of planning the pre-wedding activities, but it was perfect for planning the ideas and such.

I was the MOH in a wedding with 8 Bms and 8 Gms. It was crazy - basically too many cooks in the kitchen when it came to planning, the day of the wedding was hectic trying to get everyone ready and keep stress levels down.

it's not tacky to do a big number if it is a big wedding, but my opinion is less is better, unless you are super close to all 8/10 girls and really can't leave anyone out.

I have six and that seems to be a lot for our 200 persn wedding, but my fiancee said I'm the bride and he will do anything to please me. It wont be tacky but it could hurt your budget. For every person in your wedding you have to buy them a gift. and 10 wont be bad for a big wedding, small would be.

I think it's "supposed" to be according to the size of your guest list. If you're having a really big wedding no one will realize theres a lot if theyre sitting in a room of 300+. Personally I like to keep it small, but I don't think anyone would think it's tacky. It's your wedding, you should have it how you want it, and involve all those that mean a lot to you.

I have 12 and 12...26 total.....i think it will be a great memory...were not going to do the slow walk down the isle either...going to do it our way and have fun with it...have funn!!!! good luck!!!!

I also have 9. I'm not having them walk down the aisle and my mom who is my sister will always be standing up there. I'm just having my nieces and step daughter walk down the aisle. My nieces will file into the row with other bridesmaids and my step daughter will be stand up with us