Last Minute Bridesmaid?

I personally wouldn't. Stick with the girls you have and enjoy the day with those closest to you.

I would just stick to the ladies you have

Most people will say you shouldn't, and I agree. You shouldn't add someone just because you need a certain numbers. However, I don't think it's too late as long as your friend is cool about it. Our wedding is in October, my fiance just asked her groomswoman yesterday. The groomswoman knows that we selected our party a long time ago, and she's still ok with it.

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It's not about numbers to me because I'm fine with the number of ladies I have. It's more of a case that I've become closer to a few people during this time and I'd love to have them supporting me on my big day.

I wouldn't do it for all of the reasons you said. Adding them last minute will definitely seem like a B-list situation and causes drama with getting everything on time.

I personally wouldn't because if I were in their shoes, I would feel like a B-list bridesmaid.

You’re right, they will feel like a backup and a last minute choice because that’s what they are. Stick with what you have.

I wouldn't recommend adding anyone last minute. I can tell you I add someone last minute, but it was because I was put in a rather difficult situation. I was good friends with one of my co-workers and she was going to be one of my bridesmaids. About three months before my wedding, I was unfortunately fired and she dropped out of the wedding. My sister-in-law heard and she kept asking my mom if I was going to ask her to be in the wedding. I was her maid of honor, but originally I didn't ask her to be in the wedding because I'm not that close to her. I felt really awkward about the situation because I knew she was expecting me to ask her to be in the wedding so I ended up having her in our wedding because I didn't want to hurt her feelings.

If you're going to ask, I would phrase it along the lines of:

"I first picked my bridesmaids a long time ago. I feel like we've gotten a lot closer since then. If you want to be a part, that'd be great, if not, that's fine, I understand it can be a lot. X is what I'm covering Y is what I'm not, x is the expectation for dresses."

Don't mention being a replacement or someone dropping out

I know I would be happy to do it for a friend but I would feel like a B-lister in the back of my mind. I would just stick with the girls you have I thought about adding one more girl to my bridal group as well bc I have recently become closer with her but ultimately decided that she would enjoy herself just as much being a guest.