Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Jessica
Beginner May 2021

Bridesmaids

Jessica, on October 9, 2019 at 10:50 AM

Posted in Planning 73

So I’m kinda curious how many bridesmaids everyone has. I don’t really have any friends and I only have one friend I plan on asking to be my maid of honor and I was hoping to have at least 3 girls on my side but I don’t have anyone else. My mom keeps telling me to ask my sister but she’s kinda...
So I’m kinda curious how many bridesmaids everyone has. I don’t really have any friends and I only have one friend I plan on asking to be my maid of honor and I was hoping to have at least 3 girls on my side but I don’t have anyone else. My mom keeps telling me to ask my sister but she’s kinda trashy and I don’t want her to be in the bridal party. Idk what to do.

73 Comments

  • Springbride
    Dedicated 0000
    Springbride ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I am having 3 standing up with me 1 MOH and 2 maids. have as many as you feel is right!

    • Reply
  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
    Jasmine ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I have 3 bridesmaids and 1 MOH. I had SOMEWHAT of the same thought about my sister. Although I love her, we also don't have that close of a relationship like we used to. I still invited her though. There's absolutely no limit on how many you can have in your bridal party. If you only have 1 person you care enough about to be by your side, then that's perfectly ok.

    • Reply
  • Ashley
    Super October 2020
    Ashley ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    My 3 sisters on my side (2 MOH, 1-Jr. Bridesmaid)


    • Reply
  • Sara
    Expert February 2020
    Sara ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I'm having three. One is a friend, my moh is my sister and FHs sister will be the third. I've never had many friends. Quality over quantity.
    • Reply
  • Sara
    Expert February 2020
    Sara ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Also..i was just at a wedding where they skipped the wedding parties all together. Just a bride and a groom. It worked out well
    • Reply
  • Blair
    Super June 2021
    Blair ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I have 8 so far. Hoping nothing happens and they all be able to pull through. Especially my sister in New York since the wedding is in Alabama

    • Reply
  • Jennifer
    Just Said Yes November 2019
    Jennifer ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I am having a small bridal party as well, my MOH and 2 bridesmaids. (I didn't ask my sister to be a bridesmaid either). I don't have any other close girlfriends and I am happy that I chose to keep the party small. Fewer schedules to plan around! Smiley smile

    You can ask whoever you want to be in your party. If they are important to you and you know they will make your day that much more fun, go for it! I don't think you need a huge bridal party to have a great time!

    • Reply
  • Angel
    Expert August 2020
    Angel ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    Completely your choice! My mom keeps pressuring me to have my little sister as a bridesmaid, but she's 13 and will be the flower girl. I also have a very small number of friends. I will have my MOH and 1 bridesmaid.

    • Reply
  • Chinara
    Beginner January 2020
    Chinara ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I’m having three total. My best friend is my maid of honor. My sister and cousin going to be my bridesmaid.
    • Reply
  • CourtneyBrittain
    Master August 2019
    CourtneyBrittain ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    It's up to you! I had 6

    Older sister MOH

    Little sister MOH

    college best friend

    dance best friend

    childhood best friend

    SIL

    • Reply
  • Fany
    Devoted October 2021
    Fany ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I opted out of bridesmaids. I couldn’t choose between my friends and I didn’t want an overwhelming large amount of people standing at the alter with me.
    • Reply
  • Expert May 2021
    ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I’ll have one friend, my sister, niece, and then my 8 year old niece as a junior bridesmaid, and my other niece and great niece as flower girls. It feels like A LOT. His side will be his 3 friends, uncle, and our two sons. The head table will be uneven since he has more adults but it is what it is. I think one is plenty if that’s who you want. I was actually only going to have one adult but didn’t want my sister and niece to be upset about that.
    • Reply
  • Delaney
    Beginner September 2020
    Delaney ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I'm having 6. One is my sister and one is my fiance's sister. I don't think having more than 1 bridesmaid is necessary. I would rather have 1 friend by me than 6 girls that I asked to to fill the bridesmaids spots.


    • Reply
  • Jennifer
    Super October 2020
    Jennifer ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I will be having 3. 1 is totally fine! You should only have people you are 100% sure you want by your side to be up there with you
    • Reply
  • Gabriella
    Dedicated November 2021
    Gabriella ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I’ll have 2 matron of honors and 4 bridesmaids. And my FH will have 1 best man and 5 groomsman. 1 is perfectly fine. Just remember that it is your day!! Do whatever you wanna do!
    • Reply
  • Laura
    VIP November 2019
    Laura ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I’m having 2, a MOK & a BM. FH has a groomsman & BM. Had he not added his bother as groomsman, we would have stayed at one a piece, and I was perfectly content with that. (I know uneven sides are ok but I didn’t like the look for me.)
    • Reply
  • jessiematt
    Savvy September 2022
    jessiematt ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content

    I'm not sure how many I'm having, but I want to have the same number as DH. It'll probably be 4 or less. I can't decide if I just want my 2 sisters or some friends too. It honestly doesn't matter. Only ask your sister if you two are close and that's what you want.

    • Reply
  • E
    Dedicated October 2021
    Elizabeth ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    My fiance will have 4 and I have 3 that I've picked so far. Since I have time, I'll wait before choosing my 4th but I'm leaning towards a newer friend over previously close friends who I've lost frequent contact with.
    • Reply
  • Megan
    Expert November 2022
    Megan ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I am only having one also, I have no sisters, he has two sister in laws that I'm not super close with ( and worry if I put in the wedding they might make it about them and not about me), not close with my fh half sister or my brother's gf. I have people I talk to but not close enough to be a bridesmaid. I think he will have his brother and half brother, so we will be uneven.
    • Reply
  • Mrs. Pierresaint
    Beginner March 2022
    Mrs. Pierresaint ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    One BM is just fine the smaller the better.
    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics