Choosing Bridesmaids Help! None, family, or everyone?!

I'd take a look at everyone you're considering and think about the individual friendships. We knew we only wanted 4 people on each side and this is what I did! I had girls I've known since pre-k that are invited, but aren't in the bridal party because I don't consider those friendships as close as the ones I have with the ladies in my bridal party.

If you're equally close to everyone and just can't choose, then have just your family members would be fine! Just remember to only have your family members in it if you simply couldn't see yourself getting married without them up there.

Not having anyone in the bridal party is also fine! It really is up to you and how you want your day to go.

For a 50 person ceremony, traditionally there would only be one bridesmaid. Whomever you pick should be your closest, bestest friend, whether that is a blood relative or not. Do not pick anyone out of obligation.

I personally prefer not to have bridesmaids. But it's really dependent on the nuptials. Nothing wrong having zero or 10 bridesmaids for your wedding.

Pick the people who matter the absolute most to you, whether it's 1 or 6 (or 0 to make things even more simple). Are all 13 of those people REALLY your best friends? Or do you just want to include them so feelings aren't hurt?
My wedding will have around 50-65 guests and I have a MOH and 4 bridesmaids

We originally had a huge wedding planned and asked 12 people each to be in the wedding, so that would be 24 people standing with us at the alter!

When we decided to downsize, we didn't want to ask anyone to not be in the wedding. So we are keeping our 12 and having them walk down the aisle to the front row and sitting rather than standing with us - that way it will just be us and our reverend. You can honestly do anything! There's no "right" way. But since you're doing something smaller, I would probably go with a smaller party, or have them sit instead!

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This is what we did! We had a small wedding. The groomsmen walked up the side aisle with my husband, and then as each bridesmaid walked down the aisle, they'd sit in the front row and a groomsman would sit as well. My girls really appreciated being able to sit in their heels and the photos came out beautiful. Only our MoH and best man stood next to us.

We’re having a small bridal party- 3 bridesmaids & 2 groomsmen. Our guest list is around 90. I’m a firm believer in that this is your wedding so it’s your vision!

For a small wedding it would make sense to have a smaller bridal party. I don't think they should feel excluded if there's only 50 people. Pick the people who you feel closest to, to stand with you. It is your wedding at the end of the day!