How soon to choose bridesmaids?

I am getting married in 9/13/13. I have a lot planned so far. So I do have my bridesmaids picked. The first thing I would do is talk to FH and find out what is a good nymber for the both of you and than go from there. Remember only have the people you are super close too. Uneven number are okay. Happy Planning !

The moment I started planning thats when I chose my bridesmaids

I am getting married next summer and I have not confirmed all of my BP. I plan to have 6, but so far, only have asked three.

Most brides expect their BP to help plan. I am not asking my girls to do a lot. What is your expectations of them? Once you have that figured out, you have already chosen your MOH. I say the two of you make a list of the girls you are considering and evaluate the relationship. Relationships change and a person's personal life can become overwhelming.

Our wedding is June 5, 2014. I know who my bridesmaids will be but I have not asked them yet. It is not good to ask them too soon incase you change your mind or plans change. I plan to ask my bridesmaids to be in my wedding somewhere between April and June of 2013.

FH and I haven't totally settled on our date yet. We still have to make sure the venue we want is available that day and we are going to be able to have the funds for everything. My three cousins know they will be apart of my wedding. And I know the other girls have an idea. I don't want to ask anyone until we are certain on the date and everything.

FH did ask last night his BM and the flower girl but they are the only ones to be officially asked. I guess when you think the time is right then that is when you ask.

I'd say about a year or a little less out is good for your BP. I've seen to many horror stories on here about ruined friendships do to lack of communication or unmet expectations due to a wedding, or just that relationships change over time. You're not too far from that.

Communication is key, though, make sure they know what they're getting into, talk to them about budget, etc. I'm sure you'll be fine.

When we started planning, we had each come up with a list of 6 on each side. We took some time to think about it and finally decided to make it easy. We included our siblings (his brother is his best man, with my brother as a groomsman and my sister as my MOH) and then I picked my best friend as my Man of Honor. For us, it is easier to have the family included and have a small wedding party than to have someone from every stage of our lives in the WP. We let them know immediately since they are family and best friend.

FH has his 3 guys picked out already. He asked one of them the night he proposed to me kinda like on the phone "hey dude, im gonna need a favor....so i'm gonna need a best man for my wedding....yea...just asked Tracy and she said yes" im like wow how casual is that lol

I have asked 2 out of 3 of my girls, the 3rd is back in school and a single mom so our schedules never mesh right lol but i plan on asking her by the end of sept so i can have the girls get their dresses ordered by october ish

I'm getting married next October and I asked my BM's in June a month after I got engaged. I've been friends with them for 15 years, 2 are sister-in-laws and my sis is my MOH... so I knew I wouldn't be making a mistake when I chose them.

I would wait until you are sure. If I had known a year ago what I know now. I really would not have put one of my bridesmaids in my party. It was just not a good fit for her financially even with all her good intentions. She didn't understand the role or what it took even when I explained it to her and told her to let me know if she couldn't do it.

I think you should really ponder on who you want and discuss with them what you expect as well. See if they are willing to do it. We women jump at the chance for our friends but we seldom think about how much time and effort this wedding planning is for a bride and how we can do what we need to do for them and still handle our own lives.

I think you can choose as soon as your want! But you aren't obligated to by any means until maybe 9-12 months beforehand (in my opinion).. take some time and think it over.. figure out how many groomsmen you want, etc..

My BM were chosen from the beginning, but it was easy because all 3 are my sisters and my MOH is my BFF