Bridal party

You can have as many bridesmaids as you'd like! If you have 10 in mind, go for it! Though keep in mind that the more bridesmaids (or wedding party members in general), the higher the cost in rehearsal dinner, plus ones, flowers/bouquets, wedding party gifts, etc. Also, there are more schedules to coordinate for bachelorette party, bridal shower, etc.


If you were hoping to limit your bridesmaids to less than 10, only choose those who you are truly closest to, and invite the others as guests. Don't ask anyone out of obligation, or because they asked you to be in their wedding, or because someone else wants you to include them, etc. If you really felt that you wanted to include the others in some way (other than being in the wedding party), you could ask them to do a reading at the ceremony, or to be ushers, or even to officiate the wedding if any of them are ordained or able to become ordained.

If you want 10 go for it! I went attended a cruise wedding in 2019 where the bride had 8 bridesmaids and the groom had 16 groomsmen! 😳 Every girl was flanked by two guys lol. And this was not a large wedding, maybe 70-80 people max. It didn’t feel awkward or anything and it was cool to see them have so many important people in their lives. 😊

Four bridesmaids plus a maid of honor so five in total and we’re inviting around 100-110 people to the wedding. For me it was more so I ask all of my sisters or more of my friends. I was adopted but have semi relationships with all of my half sisters and birth mother. In the end I asked one half sister and my closest friends. I don’t regret not asking my other two sisters who I’m not as close to. My sister I did ask is incredibly excited (she was also adopted out but my other two sisters was kept so my one sister and I have a very special bond being the two that have adopted moms).

Whew -- I have 11 bridesmaids and my future husband has 11 groomsmen. We originally were having a little over 200 guests, but downsized to around 80. We kept our wedding party the same, so it's kind of a lot! LOL But we are having our wedding party sit front row rather than stand with us. So hopefully it doesn't look too disproportional in comparison to the size of the wedding.

You can have as many as you'd like! And you can have whomever/not have whomever. Don't add people out of obligation -- during pre-marital counseling, we learned how important 'your people' are in your marriage and how big of a role those people play. So my only advice with choosing your party is to do it based on who you and your fiancé love and see as your closest people! I have plenty of first cousins who I see pretty regularly, but only two of them are in my wedding - because those two are extremely important to me and play a huge and supportive role in my relationship.

5 in my bridal party and 250 guests

I had 5 with about 200 attendees. 10 members seems crazy big to me regardless of the wedding size, but if that's what you want then go for it.

One matron of honor and two bridesmaids. We have a guest list of around 120. It was almost going to be 7 girls but I really wanted to keep things small (smaller party = easier coordination and less expenses). The other girls are just going to be invited as guests and I'll see if they want to come to the bachelorette party if my girls decide to throw one. The 3 girls I have in my party I have been friends with since elementary school and I was in each of their weddings (and the only weddings I've been in). I know it's easier said than done sometimes, but have who you want in your party and don't feel obligated to have anyone just because of association (same friend group, other cousin that you're not as close with).

I had 4 bridesmaids and my husband had 4 groomsmen. Our total guest count was around 120. I don't think there needs to be any correlation between the size of your wedding party and your overall guest count though

We are going to have 1 MOH, 1 Best Man, 4 Bridesmaids & 3 groomsmen. We also have 2 flower girls & 2 ring bearers. We have a 50 person guest list! I say their are no rules. Go with whatever is on your heart! The more people you have, the more work it will be, just keep that in mind