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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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!
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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October 2021
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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 fun
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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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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.