Is it normal to have a teenage bridesmaid?

Your bridal party can be whoever you desire! I was actually once a ten-year-old junior bridesmaid in my cousin’s wedding.


I think where you might be hearing the mixed opinions is that some people think it could be an issue when things like the bachelorette party come up. As there is commonly alcohol present, she will not be able to partake in that, so some brides have the dilemma of deciding whether include the teenage bridesmaid and have a dry party, or to not invite her at all and only let her partake in the activities on the wedding day or showers. If you’re not having a bachelorette party though, then you don’t have to worry about that.
It could be that her parents won’t want her to partake in the bachelorette party anyway. Everyone’s situation is different, so it will just be something you address when/if it comes up.

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Oh yeah, definitely no alcohol. I'm not super into crazy last night of freedom bachelorette parties, there will probably be some champagne at the wedding, but aside from that, there's not going to be any alcohol or inappropriate content. I'm thinking more of a relaxing spa day for my bachelorette.

View Quoted Comment That sounds fun! 😄 I think there won’t be any issues then 🙂

More than 40 years ago, I was a teen brudesmaid. It wasn't my day but I felt like a princess and was on cloud nine because my cousin loved me so much and invited me to her table. I think these days the roles of bridesmaids may have changed. But you may only require her to stand up for you in your wedding day.

That’s totally fine! What a nice experience for her!