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Semaj
Savvy May 2022

How many bridesmaids did you guys have?

Semaj, on February 2, 2021 at 11:38 AM

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How many bridesmaids did you guys have? I want six but my FH thinks it’s too many!
How many bridesmaids did you guys have? I want six but my FH thinks it’s too many!

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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
    Rebecca ·
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    I had 4 - 1 MOH, 2 BMs, and 1 Bridesman.

    DH had 5 - 1 BM, 2 GMs, and 2 Groomswomen.

    You can have as many as you want, but keep in mind that larger parties require more work, communication, and coordination. If you're cool with that, go for it.

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  • Jessica
    Devoted February 2021
    Jessica ·
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    I chose to not have any. However the last wedding I planned had 15 on each side. It was really hard to keep everyone on task. I’ve found 3 to be perfect!
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    I'll have 6 total 2 MOH & 4 bridesmaids
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  • Annie
    Just Said Yes September 2022
    Annie ·
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    We are having ten!!! I love a big party and I'm happy with it, but def understand wanting to keep things small. He has three sisters I wanted to include, and I have one sister and a close cousin. So we were already at 5 and I hadn't even included friends yet.

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  • Milada
    Super October 2021
    Milada ·
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    I have 7 total: 1 MOH, 4 bridesmaids, & 2 bridesmen. I love my awesome squad of nerds - they've really bonded and gotten along like they've all been friends for years. Makes this experience way more funSmiley sexy

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  • Treasure
    Just Said Yes July 2021
    Treasure ·
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    I have 7- it is a lot of people but not too hard to handle.
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  • Courtney
    Expert September 2022
    Courtney ·
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    Like other posters have said, just keep in mind the cost you'll have on your end with everything. Also, their only real job is to show up sober to the wedding in the dress you've picked. If you have specific ideas of what they need to wear (shoes, jewlery, etc) and how they should look that day (hair/make-up) and you want it professionally done you need to factor that cost in as well.

    FH and I aren't having a wedding party because he only has one person he would want standing next to him and the person I would have is sadly no longer with us. I come from a huge family and could easily pick my sisters or cousins, but we're not that close.

    6 isn't as big as I've seen, but it definitely can be a lot. Wait until about a year out to ask them too, because things can always change between now and your wedding day.

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  • J
    Dedicated June 2021
    Jessica ·
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    I have 10. It’s a lot, but everyone in my wedding party has been about of my life for 15+ years. I couldn’t imagine not having them standing by my side. My fiancé has 11 and same situation, over 15 years of friendship.
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  • Cheyenne
    Beginner April 2021
    Cheyenne ·
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    I have 6 bridesmaids and 2 junior
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  • Marshaya
    Dedicated April 2022
    Marshaya ·
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    We have14 people in our wedding party Not to include Both sets of parents or Grand parents..
    3 BM.
    3 GM1 maid of Honor 1 MOH2 FG1 RB1 Bell Ringer2 Ushers
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  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
    Hanna ·
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    I had 4 but I've been to plenty of weddings with 6 bridesmaids! I think 6 is a pretty common number of bridesmaids to have

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  • Dee
    Beginner June 2022
    Dee ·
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    I have 6 bridesmaids. 2 maids of honor and 4 bridesmaids.
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  • M
    Expert April 2021
    Melody ·
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    I technically have 6, but only 5 will be there in person. My sister is MOH with my 4 closest female friends as bridesmaids. My fiance's sister is a co-MOH with my sister, but she lives in a different state and with COVID she's just not able to make it out. (We'll have another big reception once we're able to and she'll be in attendance and honored accordingly there.) My fiance has 6 to match my original number. Everyone is different though. My cousin's wedding had 7 per side and I went to a friend's wedding last year in Feb with (I think) 11 on each side. MASSIVE wedding, that one!

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  • Sara
    Savvy July 2021
    Sara ·
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    Remember quality over quantity in this situation matters. Only choose those who are near and dear to your heart. Those who you have a strong foundation with. Most bridesmaids tend to cause a lot of drama for no reason at all. Those who love you will be your hype girls and will work with you on everything. They'll be there every step of the way.
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  • N
    Just Said Yes October 2021
    Nia & Corey ·
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    I have 2-MOH, 1-Maid and 6 bridesmaids. I feel it’s up to you, as long as they are there for you!
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  • Sandra
    Devoted September 2021
    Sandra ·
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    We’ve got six and six! I had seven but she just found out she’s pregnant. I wish I had a photo of it but I went to a friend’s wedding in 2019 where he had no joke 18 groomsmen. There were 9 bridesmaids so each girl was flanked by two dudes down the aisle haha it was so funny.
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  • A
    Dedicated March 2021
    Amber ·
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    My FH wanted 10 lol and I had to make him compromise on 7 ..now due to covid he only has 5 as 2 backed out. We are uneven now lol so had to change the ceremony procession.
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  • A
    Dedicated March 2021
    Amber ·
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    I have 7 total in my party , he had 7 but 2 backed out now he has 5. There is no set number ..have whomever you want next to you that day 😊
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    Just Said Yes December 2021
    Samica ·
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    I have 6 bridesmaids and he has 6 groomsmen. I don’t think 6 is too much.
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  • Jennifer
    Dedicated August 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    I’m having 7 total, and my fiancé is having 6.
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