How did you pick your wedding party? (bridesmaids)

I just kinda knew who I have the most fun with, see most often, and who would be reliable.

I picked my best friend, 2 super close friends and my sister. You shouldn’t ask anyone until about 8 months prior as relationships change.

I picked my little sister as my MOH, and two of my best friends as my bridesmaids! My friends are also super close with my FH, and have already been beyond involved with my excitement and planning! We are having a smaller party, so I had a few other close friends I would include as well if we had chosen to have a larger party!

I really only have one “can’t live without” friend in my life. But FH has like 12. I know things don’t have to be balanced but that’s a little much. So we both did 4. I asked 2 newer friends who have been ride or die for me at a new job this past year and took this as an opportunity to get closer to them. Some people will criticize that but the ONLY thing I’ve asked of my bridal shower is to pay for their alterations. My family paid for all accommodations, dress, HMUA, etc so instead all of the little planning things were opportunities to hang out and build closer. Otherwise I’ll just be hermit which is why I have one super close friend. The last one is actually a coworker and very good friend of his that is also a mutual friend of mine but not as close. It was important to us she was involved so I asked. She’s been more hands off but I’m totally fine with it, that’s her style and I knew that going in. My advice is choose few, choose low drama, and have realistic expectations of who they are as people and whether or not who they are lined up with your expectations for your party. Do you want them to craft and be involved? Or are you ok with hands off? Be honest with yourself and them

I have 5 Bridesmaids and 1 maid of honor (pretty sure only 4 bridesmaids will be able to attend). My maid of honor is my younger sister (only sister lol). And my bridesmaids are my HS friends, except for one. We have known each other for almost 10yrs and we have stayed closed the entire time.. we are all pretty close. The other one is his sister, we didn’t have the best relationship starthing off but it she eventually came around and now we are like sisters and tell each other everything, she’s like my older sister..

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I like your thinking here! The way you choose your girls is smart, well thought out, and most of all it made sense for you!

Congratulations!!! How was your wedding?

It was easy for me, my MOH is my sister(only sister), 3 bridesmaids which are my 2 cousins who I am very close with and my SIL. I wouldn't know what to do with my self if they weren't by my side.

Pick those that you can’t picture the day without. I chose my 2 sisters as my matrons of honor, my best friend from college, my cousin who I’ve been close with forever and my FH’s sister

Pick those you can't see your day without.

Mine were my best friends of years. I was in both of their weddings (not that it matters) I just knew they were who I wanted. I would have added one more, but we wanted a very small party. So I put my other friend in the front row as my family.

MOH- sister

Bridesmaids-Cousin, Cousin, Best friend/college roommate, best friend that introduced FH and I

My MOH is my twin sister so that was pretty easy. My bridesmaid was my older cousin who is more of a sister to me so it wasn't difficult to choose her or feel like someone else would be hurt for not choosing them. All of my family lives in California and I'm in Texas so I also didn't want to burden any of my family members. Since my family has been in Texas we became really close to this family of six there is three girls and they're all different but definitely very important people in my life so I asked them three and they were so excited and happy they all cried lol and then another church friend im very close to and she was also so excited she even that same day volunteered herself to help my sister plan my bachelorette party which is so sweet I love all my girls. The last and seventh girl is my FH best friend from childhood I was able to meet her early this year and she's also the sweetest so happy to have all my girls. Our groomsmen are mostly his best friends since middle school and then my brother and my middle school best friend who is now just like a brother. My bridesmaids are like the only friends I have as well as the two groomsmen who are technically 'mine' lol it was hard at first because I was kinda only thinking of my family but once I let that go I knew exactly who I would love to be by my side. I'm so happy they're excited about it too. Good luck to you 😊

Maid of Honour: Best friend of 15+ years, travelling from the other end of the world to attend

Bridesmaid #2: Bride's cousin

Bridesmaid #3: Groom's cousin

Best Man: Best friend of 15+ years, travelling from the other end of the world to attend

Groomsman #2: Groom's brother

Groomsman #3: Bride's brother

It's nothing if not even! These are people who have always been there and who always will be there, without whom the day would simply not be complete.

I chose my childhood BFF, my brother, and my two bffs from adulthood. I only picked ppl who have really stuck by me over the years.

I chose people that I am close to and couldn't see getting married without them being by my side. Luckily, they're responsible too! lol

I have a maid of honor that is my best friend from college, a matron of honor who is a very close friend that I have known for a few years, 2 bridesmaids where one of them I have known since I was 11 years old, and the other one was a close friend from college.