Is 8 too many Bridesmaids

It is a personal preference. I personally wouldn't be able to handle 8 bridesmaids (I don't have the budget for it either) but if you want all of them to stand with you then it is totally up to you. Have you asked yet? My only advice is to not ask until your 100% certain that you want them all in your wedding.

My best friend is getting married three weeks after me and she said it best. Pick the people who you want to hang out with all day, don’t feel responsible to pick anyone. I have a MOH (my sister), a bridesmaid (my best friend), and 2 jr bms (FH’s cousins). FH has 9 groomsmen because that’s his group and that’s who he wants to party all day with.

I don’t have a lot of super close friends and get anxious in bigger groups so I went small, FH loves his pack of guy friends so he went bigger.

If they are your nearest and dearest no it's not a lot. Enjoy it

It's your and your FH's wedding. The only opinions that matter are yours and his.

From a logistical standpoint, yes, more bridesmaids = more money spent. But if you've got it in your budget, you do whatever you want to do. My bridal party is seven total and I'm springing for their hair and giving them the option to pay for makeup if they want it professionally done but am not requiring it. I started buying their thank-you gifts in pieces so that it won't be a big financial blow all at once. I gave them the color, length, and material for dresses and am letting them pick their own. (Black, knee-length, chiffon/mesh.) And in the meantime, my MOH has mentioned how helpful all of the other six have been in pitching in for the engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette, etc. So there's an upside!

I have 5. It would have been 6 but one of my cousins passed away. Anything over 6 seems like a lot to me. Really anything over 4 to me

Yes. Too many. Being a bridesmaid is not that fun and can financially be a burden for some, experience from my 20 weddings I've been in. Who is in the seats if you have 16 people in your party?

I have 6 and one junior . I don't feel like it's to many .(it's all my sisters and Bestfriend). just make sure you are close to them all.. cos with the more people you have means more opinions

The thought of eight opinions on things makes my head spin. Pare it down.

I don't have friends 🤣, and only had my SIL in our wedding party. So, yes, 8 is a lot to me. I can't fathom actually being close to that many people.

Pick people who you knoww will be your friend yesrs from now, who you want in your photos forever and ever And who you could never imagine losing touch with no matter what. If u have 8 friends like that, then 8 is fine

I don’t think that it’s to many. If it makes you happy to have that many then go for it.

For the most part the response will be yes, it's too many. However, if they're all very close and important to you, then do it. Don't do it to keep sides even. And, make sure you budget and plan accordingly for gifts and hair/make up, flowers... it adds up very quickly.

No its not. You have what you want. If all of them are special to you then have them all.

We are each having a wp of 6, but that is because he has 5 brothers and the rule all or none. Add in his best man, and there is his 6. At first it felt like a lot, but I wouldn't change anything. Do what feels right. Ask who you want to stand with you. But don't cut anyone after you have asked.

In Utah that’s actually pretty common! I’m only having 2, but I’m also an older bride at 37 and this is my 2nd marriage. I think you should have as many as you want and can afford.

If you love them all and can afford it, then by all means, though it does seem like a lot to me. we had 6 people on each side (mix of genders on each side) and that felt bigger than we really wanted but in the end we were happy with it because they were all true friends/family that have been part of our journey together. but you definitely need to factor in the associated costs--if you're paying for hair and makeup, dresses, rehearsal, gifts, etc.

I don't think 8 is too many at all. That's how many bridesmaids I have and since we are all very close, planning has been a breeze. Your closest friends and family shouldn't expect fancy gifts that break the bank, mine certainly don't. For gifts I am writing everyone a personalized letter and I found gorgeous jewelry from thrift stores and antique malls that I will put in a custom/diy box. (: Congratulations on your engagement!

For me, yes, too many. But this is a personal choice. You have to consider your budget though as it will add up (gifs, flowers, hair and makeup if you require it).

I agree with PP that 8 might be a lot depending on your budget, but if you truly feel close to that number, it’s up to you.

You used the word “cut”... if you’ve already asked 8 people to be in your bridal party then you need to have those 8 people in your bridal party. There’s no way to cut people after you’ve asked without damaging and possibly ending relationships.

I have 7 so I say no, you can have as many as you want and bridesmaids can help and rent or purchase their gowns. I am purchasing my Matron of Honors gown but my bridesmaids are purchasing theirs.