Number of bridesmaids

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I had 3 bridemaids and it only took one to drive me crazy.

I have 11 in my wedding. Not my choice. My fiance has a huge family and a lot of friends, also 11 is a sign I can't number in our relationship. So, yeah its a lot, but its doable.

I have 10 including 2 junior bridesmaids. More than I wanted, but so happy I did as they have been FABULOUS ! They all are going with the flow, supportive, going above and beyond. So happy I chose everyone and cant wait for 6 daysssss

As pp have said, it’s entirely up to you to decide if it’s too many. But keep in mind the costs. Bouquets aren’t cheap and depending on the gift you get them it can end up being an extra expense you may not have budgeted for. Also, will you have ten groomsman? Because now that’s additional boutonnieres and gifts for them as well.

I only have four bridesmaids. We were trying to keep our wedding as cheap as we can. So, four bridesmaids and then my maid of honor (matron of honor actually).

Nope! You can do as many as you'd like. Its your wedding! My cousin just had her wedding 2 weeks ago and she had 15 bridesmaids!

I have 10 as well! They are all important parts of my life and I have been bridesmaids for the majority of these girls.

I think the drama thing is dependent on the girls so that only you will know. The costs are up to you- I am doing simple bouquets and they are buying their own gowns. I am getting them gifts but it's nothing over the top. So it's all how you look at it!

I have two. I like to keep my circle small. My brothers wife and her sister will be my MOH and BM. My actual sister will not be in my wedding.

I have 9 so go for it! This is your wedding you create it how you want it. If you listen to outsiders you will be pleasing them and not yourself.

I have 10 my wedding is 6 months away and I have had no stress. It’s nit super expensive because my bridesmaids will have very small simple fake bouquets. Don’t feel guilty about a high number. It means you’re social and you have a lot of people who loves you.

I do have 2 makeup artist so the getting ready time is short for $50 a person.

I have the same amount !!

Yikes! I couldn’t handle that many. If everyone gets along then why not? We are only have a MOH & BM.

Yes 10 is too many.

No i have 10! 7 bridesmaids & 3 jr bridesmaids! I saw on four weddings a wedding party of 35...crazy! Lol

I had 11 it was great, 5 friends, 5 family members and my sister was my MOH. I picked the dress’s w my sister (MOH) and one friend (bridesmaid) and told the rest of my bridal party to order it. It was great! If you want 10 do it, don’t listen or care what anyone else says

I have 7 and that is my cut off point. My mother is finding all the reasons why I need to add whomever she thinks. But any more than that and I'm gonna throw a fit lol

I have 5 bridesmaids

I have 11 and have had no issues with them getting along (but do they really need to? I was never expecting them to hang out together) BUT the gifts are expensive, accommodating a 22 person bridal party and their plus ones for the rehearsal dinner is expensive, and our hair and makeup timeline is going to be crunched just because there's so many people. I don't regret it but definitely keep those things in mind.

I had 9 bridesmaids, and my husband had 10 groomsmen. For us, it wasn't too many. It included our loved ones & immediate family. It cost us a lot per person (proposal gifts + contribution to bach/bachelorette parties + day of gifts + rehearsal dinner + flowers + wedding party transportation) but we budgeted for each person plus their significant others & children so it wasn't an issue. We had NO drama the entire time, but I think that is a really unique situation that isn't as common. We just got really lucky. Everyone got their apparel, got to the wedding, made the showers/bach/rehearsals/rehearsal dinners and spent the entire weekend helping us in every way. We really wanted the weekend to be super fun for them too and not a financial burden so we paid for a lot.

Our wedding party!

That’s really up to you. Who are the bridesmaids & why do you want them as an initiator part of your day? My friend had like 9 bridesmaids & another 5 honorary bridesmaids. That’s who she felt needed to be an intimate part of her day. Because I have 3 nieces & I don’t think I can choose 1 without the others, I’m having 5. My 2 best friends and my 3 nieces. I want to keep it so small I’m not even having my sisters in the bridal party. I’m not esp close to them anyways. So, it just won’t make or break my wedding to have them as guests and not attendants.