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How far out should you ask your friends/family to be a member of your wedding party?

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Marisa, on December 28, 2016 at 3:15 PM

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My FH and I are looking to book sometime in June 2018. Being in weddings in the past, I know how pricey it can get, especially for bridesmaids. What is the appropriate amount of time we should give them to prepare financially leading up to all the costs of being a bridesmaid/groomsmen? (Simply put,...

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Expert October 2016
Alice · on December 30, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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Just because you give them plenty of time to save doesn't mean they will cause my sis never did and we had to buy her dress
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VIP February 2017
KSera · on December 30, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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Please read: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/warning-story/3e92331390a7e465.html
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Master October 2017
Must Love Cats · on December 30, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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I'm getting married next October. I told and asked my BP in late May/early June. I think it's a good idea to ask in advance because of dress and cost issues.
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Master July 2015
annakay511 · on December 30, 2016 at 4:46 PM
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I would say 8 months. I think 6 months is not enough time, especially when people may need to save money and arrange travel, plan around vacations, and take time off of work - especially for a summer wedding when most people go on vacation so there may be pre-planned trips and it may be more difficult to get off of work.
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