How many is too many in the wedding party?

While there’s no such thing as “too many” in a wedding party, there are certainly some things to consider when going large. For instance, there are that many more people you are going to need to keep organized. There are that many more schedules you are going to have to work with when it comes to picking out, getting fitted for, or picking up attire, as well as what dates work for the rehearsal. It also means more opinions on what your bridesmaids and groomsmen will wear (which could get really tricky if you want everybody to wear the same thing). And keep in mind that the higher the number in the wedding party, the more expenses go up. For instance, more people to feed at the rehearsal dinner and more wedding party gifts to purchase. You will also want to think about seating at your reception- with a wedding party that large, it is more difficult to have everybody plus their spouses seated together. So you would either need an incredibly long table to accommodate everyone, or you will have to break up the wedding party & seat them at multiple tables during the reception.

It is up to you. I have seen one member and I have seen 8. More to deal with when you have more people but I think if that is what you two want go for it. Your day.

There's things to consider, as the previous poster mentioned but there's no rule as to how many people can be included in a wedding party.

I think that’s fine. The only con to it is more people to coordinate with

Totally up to you. The definite con is the expense. The more people you have the higher the cost.

You should select people that you have close relationships with and want to honor. If you both have that many people you want to stand up with you, that's great! A lot of people are doing smaller parties now, but plenty are still doing 12+. We have 4 bridesmaids, 4 groomsmen, and a flower girl.

In terms of pros and cons, some "pros" may be certain photo shots that are better suited to large groups.

As previous posters mentioned, idk if these things are "cons" as much as they are just things to think about -- more people means more opinions, more schedules to work with, more money expenses from you on gifts/rehearsal dinner, etc.

If you're considering having more people because you want to have more help, I would try to change your mindset on that.

That's not too many people at all. I have 6 on my bridal party, my fiancé has 8, we have 1 flower girl and 3 ring bearers

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I totally agree with everything you said. Couldn't have said it any better.

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Yep, and the more people you have, the earlier in the morning you have to start with hair/makeup (if you're having everyone get ready together).

I think it’s fine, remember you have to Communicate with all those people to stay on the same page for what you want for the wedding day and it’s more gifts you have to get. But if that doesn’t matter, have at it

All I think about is Expense lol. But honestly, to each its own. If these are people you're close with and can't picture your wedding day without them, then by all means. I've seen people with like 10 on each side or even more. We just have 6 and I think that its fine

The pros can be (but aren’t always), more who could help setup or cleanup (if your venue/vendors don’t do this for you), more to help with bachelor/bachelorette parties and wedding shower.


Cons usually are higher risk of drama, more gifts to pay for, more food at rehearsal dinner and reception (not necessarily more at the reception, as if you don’t ask them to be attendants you would still invite them to the wedding).
The biggest con to consider is the cost of that many gifts. 16 in the party, depending on what you want to give, that all adds up fast.