How many bridesmaids is too much ??

When did you choose the other 7? Would the 2 new ones be aware (or be able to figure out) that they were added much later, and not one of your original choices?

I think it’s up to you, the only things I would consider is the size of your wedding and cost. For example if you are having 50 guests and 18 of them are in the wedding it would be a little much. And I’m sure you’ve already thought about it but I’d just consider of the costs of adding more bridal party members - flowers, gifts, rehersal dinner and SO invite, maybe hair and make up etc. If you’ve considered these things and still want to add bridal party members go for it.

It’s your choice but for me, yes that’s way too many.

Wow that is a lot,but if you can balance the situation,I say go for it! Happy Planning 🍷

Personally I think that's a lot already.
You have to remember that's more mouths to feed for rehearsal dinner (if you're having one), more thank you gifts, more transportation costs (depending how you go) etc.

A rule of thumb is 1 BM for every 50 guests. Otherwise yet it may look weird if half your guests are in your Bridal party

My fiance and I are having 8 each! I know that's alot but we would have each had six but two of his groomsmen are my brothers and he didnt want to leave out some of his best friends. Do what you need to! If you feel like your day wont be the same without them by your side, I'd say add em in

I think Courtney gave a perfect response. It's really up to you and what you want, but there are several factors to consider! Good luck deciding!

Personally, that is a lot of people!!! Just be mindful that you will have to purchase wedding party gifts, possibly paying for the BMs' hair and makeup, order their flowers for the wedding, and have a rather large rehearsal dinner that includes the wedding party's significant others as well.

I say do whatever you want just consider the prices for adding more for bridal party gifts, I have 12 bridemaids and my FH 8 groomsmen, 3 ring bearers, still working on a flower girl, Ive been criticized a lot on her by women about how many bridesmaids, even though I never asked their opinion on that aspect, they were rude and ignorant, I say do what you want its your day!!

We had 8 each, 2 flower girls and a ring bearer

I had 10 bridesmaids. But I have a lot of friends and have been a bridesmaid a ton of times. I wouldn’t add anyone later than the others though, that to me comes off like they were an afterthought and not truly the people you can’t imagine not standing by your side.

My fiancé and I each have 7. I’ve been to weddings that have more than that on each side. I think it’s entirely up to you. If you’re fine with the additional cost of having a bigger bridal party then I say go for it.

The only thing I would consider with adding two more would be why are they getting added late? Are they going to feel like they’re just being added as an after thought or are they people you just recently became close with, just found out they were available, etc. Also make sure that the BMs know they’d have to order dresses quickly.

I have 9 bridesmaids and my fiance has 10 groomsmen. We have really large families and close friend groups. It made our budget larger for flowers, rehearsal dinner, presents, and HAMU but that was fine. Our parties aren't even which I'm totally okay with. If you add people, I'd ask them ASAP. If I was asked anything less than 8 months out I'd feel like I was added as an after thought and I'd be annoyed I didn't have a ton of time to save.

I have 10 and not even mad about it. These are the best friends a girl could have!

I’d be weirded out if everyone already had their dress by the time you asked me to be involved— I just don’t think that sends a great message, but otherwise I don’t think 9 is too many UNLESS you have small ceremony or ceremony space (crowding standing up OR like 1/3 of the total guest count being in the wedding) OR your budget is stretched tight and you’re compromising on other guests’ comfort to pay for bridal party gifts and bouquets

A large wedding party is both logistically and emotionally more difficult. You have more conflicting opinions, less effective communication, and worse more hurt friends. When a close friend goes "they already had 7 bridesmaid, why wasn't I chosen," it hurts more than a smaller party.

However, if you feel like you want to honor these people so much that you need them in your wedding, go for it!

I think 8 is the max I would do bc they won’t fit at the altar.

I have six, he has 7 I think (number has fluctuated a bit.) two fgs and two rbs. Wedding between 100-150. I wanted something small and intimate but this is my second marriage. This is his first and he wanted the whole meal deal. I matched my party to his approximately. Man it’s a lot of people lol. But do whatever works for you, as long as you can afford the extra cost and stress of managing so many people.
However, I’d not ask the other girls so late. I have been the “afterthought” bridesmaid and then subsequently not wanted after being asked. It already kinda hurt to be asked so late, I was simply meant to be a placeholder to even out the parties. I was aware of this, then apparently the groomsmen number went down and my presence was no longer required. Our friendship will never be the same as a result, and I am extremely understanding and easygoing. I would never do that to someone else, no matter if numbers were uneven. It’s supposed to be about who supports you imo.

I’m having 8 bridesmaids which at first I couldn’t have dreamed of, i originally wanted 4! Lol but I have 4 friends I wanted to ask and add two sisters that made 6! Then my fiancé added two more guys (our roommates and friends from high school) last minute so I wanted to make it even and added two more making 8!! Lol people think I’m crazy but I don’t care, I’m excited to be surrounded but woman who love and care for me ❤️❤️