9 Bridesmaids ~ Am I crazy?

My oldest sister had 8 when she got married. Would have been 5 if she didn't include her three sisters. I don't see a problem. If that's what you want to do then why not?

It's your wedding, so I think you can do what you want! If you're not concerned, then it will be fine. I was in a wedding that had 11 bridesmaids. My only advice is: make sure they feel like they are welcomed and wanted. We didn't know that we had no transportation to the wedding until we were dressed...so 5 of us had to pile in my little Corolla and book it to the wedding! Don't let your bridesmaids do that! Take care of them. But I think you'll be fine!

I think if you feel comfortable with it and they all mean a lot to you and FH I say go for it.

Yes, it will be fine, but it is a lot of opinions and people to keep involved. It will all work out.

My step daughter was one of 14 bridesmaids! It was crazy but the pics were great. I think it's too many due to opinions but you should have who you want so it's totally fine!

It's your wedding but to me yes that is a lot.

I have 10. Some will step up & want to help whenever possible. Some will never have any input. You will have to understand the things "bridesmaids do" like dress shopping & planning shower/bach not everyones schedule will mesh. Let them knw in the beginning I want for you feel like you matter but we have to do whats best for the majority that includes choosing dresses & planning events w/ those who can make it/involved. I understand not everyone can do everything but I still want you nxt to me on my wedding day

As long as you are budgeting for the flowers and gifts I say go for it.

We have 6 on each side plus us, 2 Jr bridesmaids, 2 Jr groomsmen, a flower girl and a ring bearer... we have 20 people total in our wedding party.

In a word, YES. I had 5 and that was too many. More people means more issues and more drama. Everyone thinks it won't happen to them (myself included) but now I feel like had I known the way things would have gone, I would have had 3 or less.

Its your choice, you can do it. I know a girl having 24 bridesmaids and 12 groomsman. THAT is insane. So you're good

To answer the question, yes. In my eyes you are completely crazy. But I really don't think you're honestly interested in the opinions of strangers because you've clearly already made up your mind about it.

Yes. I think you're crazy. IMO, you don't need every person who is important to you to stand beside you. But that's totally just my opinion

I'm in the yes camp also. Not only do more people equal more drama but that's 9 other people you'll have to worry about on the day off getting make up and hair done. I have 2, my sister and FH's daughter. My best friends are involved in other ways.

Brave...not crazy. You'll understand why after you hang around for a while. Problems with BMs threads are a relatively common occurrence.

In my opinion, it is crazy to have that many BMs. We hear stories here ALL the time about bridesmaid drama, and with more BMs comes an increased amount of drama. It is still YOUR day, regardless of the number of BMs standing up with you so I don't understand that comment. Guests are still important people.

However, this is your choice and if you believe it will work out, then that's fine. Just be sure to budget for the increased costs associated with a larger wedding party.

Most of the Texas weddings I've been to have an insane # of bridesmaids! My cousins all had lots of bridesmaids, jr. bridesmaids, flower girl, etc. like others have said - as long as you're prepared for the financials of having such a large wedding party, go for it! It can be stressful, but it's pretty normal down South!

It was crazy with 6 opinions picking out dresses for my sisters wedding. Crazy & brave = yes. too many cooks in the kitchen for me. But if that's what you want then go for it!! Just make sure you have a spine of steel! call around also and see what your transportation options are. If you plan to toodle around for pictures....I know the trolleys I'm looking at max out at for 24 capacity. Good luck!

Maybe, but who cares! If they are your favorite people ever, then it doesn't matter. Just make sure you manage it well, it can get tricky really fast.

I have seen people with more! So long as you remember you are traditionally supposed to buy something for each of them who cares?