Age for Jr Bridesmaid

I've read that Jr. Bridesmaids are generally 9-14. My littlest sister will be 14 when we get married and we chose to make her a regular bridesmaid. I'm extremely close with all 3 of my sisters, so having only one be a Jr. didn't seem right to me.

What events must a "regular" bridesmaid take part in and are financially responsible for?

At 16 I'd have her be a bridesmaid-but of course without the financial obligations/events. Your other bridesmaids will definitely understand the difference and she will be honored to be "one of your girls". Jr bridesmaids are generally the awkward age just above flower girls to pre-teen I think. My almost 9 yo niece is going to be a jr bridesmaid in our wedding.

My niece was a regular bridesmaid in my SIL's wedding at 14 (actually given the title of co-MOH because they're close). If by "events" you mean the bach party, I don't think she'll mind. She should understand that she's underage and can't do that with you. Just plan something special with just her since she's like your sister or maybe a bridal brunch with all your BP.

I had hubby's 12 year old niece as a regular bridesmaid. I picked a bridesmaids' gown that had a complimentary style for junior bridesmaid, but she ended up being too tall for it. A Misses 0 fit her perfectly. Heightwise, she was in the middle, of my 5 maids. She walked with her 15 year old brother, who I'm guessing didn't want to be a junior anything.

I was a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding at 16. I think that's too old to be a Jr Bridesmaid. I'm sure she won't mind not being able to attend the bachelorette party - at that age I doubt she even cares.

Okay, thanks everyone! ! So that's taken care of lol.

I never really understood why there's a need to call some BM's and other's Jr BM's just because they are younger? I mean, they are all standing there with you just the same and I would think the only thing a younger BM may not be able to participate in (depending on the theme of course) would be a bachelorette party. I just don't get why something like that should require calling them something different? I don't see the point honestly...I had a 14 year old in mine (much like OP's situation...though not biological, I've always thought of her as my sister) and I just asked her to be a BM. Everything worked out just fine and she was really excited that I asked

My JBMs are 9 and 11. I feel like when you get to high school age they are old enough to be bridesmaids.

I think around age 13-16 would be the perfect age for a JBM.

I think at 16 I'd probably make her a regular bridesmaids. I'm having our daughter's be jr bridesmaids - different color dress. They will be 12 & 14 at wedding.

My sisters 12 and she's just a bridesmaid. I don't get the whole junior bridesmaid thing.

A 16 year old needs to be a full blooded bridesmaid. Cut off for junior is about 12.

My the 17 year old daughter is going to be my MOH. I think 16 is too old for Jr bm.

Too old, make her a BM.

She's a bit too old. I'd say you should make her a bridesmaid.

To me a Jr bridesmaid would be from 10-16 as 16 is the legal age where most kids can leave school and do 'grown-up things'. I wouldn't give them any of the normal responsibilities (unless you know they can handle it) until they're 21+.

I think bridesmaid because she is probably wearing adult clothing sizes. When buying her dress she will be looking for "bridesmaid" styles, not junior styles.

A jr bridesmaid is 10-17. She is called jr because she is not old enough to sign the marriage certificate as a legal witness.

I feel like her being a normal bridesmaid would be fine! You can do a more family friendly bach party in addition to your normal party too if she really wants to be included. Like maybe a spa day were everyone gets their nails done or a movie night where everyone gathers at someone's house to watch movies in their pjs. It's simple and something she can take part in.