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Only 2 Bridesmaids

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Rebecca, on May 1, 2019 at 6:07 PM

I have an good idea of how I want everything to go for my wedding. Although one thing keeps coming to my mind and bothering me. I have 2 best friends who I asked to be my bridesmaids. I'm so happy to enjoy this big day with them, but I'm overly aware that most weddings have lots of bridesmaids. I feel sorta embarrassed I only have 2. I've thought about asking 2 of my cousins and and old friend to be bridesmaids. But I haven't even seen that friend in a couple years, and I hardly know her. My cousins were a huge part in my life in grade school, since then our family split. The last time I was them was a year and half ago for one of the girls graduations. We were a little awkward, but enjoyed each others company. I think I'm more afraid of being judged either asking the girls, or looking back at pictures. I'm an extrovert, but in school and work I don't really talk to people. Part of me wants to try to make new friends just so I have another lady or 2 in the bridal party. Which is just a horrid thought, I'm happy to have new friends but I've been so content with my social life I never changed anything.

Sorry for the rant if you made it this far, what do you think I should do?

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Devoted June 2019
darcy · on May 2, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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I only have a MOH and a BM as well. I'll have 4 standing with me since my daughters will be up there as well. I LOVE having a small party. It's much easier to coordinate things with fewer people involved.
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Just Said Yes June 2019
Shelly · on May 2, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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I was at alot of weddings where there was on two bridesmaids. I am actually doing a twist . Instead of having a bridal party, there will be no one up by us instill we say our vows. Then our Family and close friends will come up and stand around us as we say our vows and have special prayer. They of course will also all be in the pictures. I have to many friends and Nieces that I decided to go this route.
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Devoted July 2019
WifeyPoo · on May 2, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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OMG, girl! Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. I keep reading all of these horror stories about bridesmaids of large bridal parties not showing up to things, not planning things, backing out of the wedding, feuding, or brides being angry about the most ridiculous stuff, like a bridesmaid getting a tattoo or not looking right in a dress... all that drama sounds horribly exhausting. I am only having 2 and because of that, I'm not having any of these issues, and you won't either.
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Devoted July 2019
WifeyPoo · on May 2, 2019 at 11:46 AM
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Yaassssssss!
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Kristina · on May 2, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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2 is perfect! We originally had 2 BM and 2 GM but then my mom wanted my brother in the wedding so we went up to 3 each. I wouldn't want anymore I feel like coordinating 3 is hard enough, 2 would have been so easy

Stick with the ones you are closest to, no need for a huge party if you have those you care about most next to you on your day
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Crystina · on May 2, 2019 at 11:53 AM
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I think just having 2 is great. I’m wanting to have 2 bridesmaids and the MOH but my fiancé says we don’t need groomsmen or bridesmaids so we will see 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️
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Kelli · on May 2, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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I only have 2. My sister and my best friend. It never occurred to me that it was weird.
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DIY Bride · on May 2, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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You can have as many or as few as you want in your bridal party! Just go with what you want! For me I only have my sister and my 5 year old niece in my wedding party. My FH has 10 groomsman. My FH has a large family and I have a small family, so we did what works for us.
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Super August 2019
Samantha · on May 2, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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Only a maid of honor and bridesmaid. Wouldn’t want to coordinate anymore (or afford to!) happy my girl group is small and intimate.
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Devoted May 2019
Brit · on May 2, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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We didn't wan't a huge bridal party, so we are only having 2 dudes and 2 ladies. If that is what you want, don't let "social norms" push you into something different. It has been great only having two and easier on our budget.
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Super September 2019
Paula · on May 2, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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Personally I think 2 is perfectly fine. You shouldn't feel embarrassed at all, this is your wedding and you are having your 2 closest friends stand up beside you. I'm sure your family will understand the significance of you choosing them for your bridal party. I'm only choosing my sister as my MOH and perfectly comfortable with this decision.
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Gen · on May 2, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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I think 2 is great, less drama, less money, less to deal with which is good! I have 4 and that's the very most I could've wanted. Honestly I'm super glad and love all 4 girls and am happy they're there of course but in hindsight I could've done 2 and been just as happy. It also looks like you have about 2 years until your wedding so I wouldn't make any other bridal party plans for a while... who knows you may make a new best friend in the next year or so lol. Don't commit to anything that involves other people too far out!
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Becca · on May 2, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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I only have a maid of honor and 1 bridesmaid
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Expert November 2019
Nona · on May 2, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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I only have 2 bridesmaids. I only wanted the ones that mean the most to me and these two are my very best friends and I consider them my sisters. They have been a huge part of my life and i wouldn’t want it any other way! It’s your wedding so you do as you want. There’s no rules.
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Master January 2019
Cassidy · on May 2, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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I only had 2 bridesmaids, my sister and my BFF. It was perfect!!
my mom and my brothers girlfriend got ready with me as well. I too stressed about only having 2, i wanted 4 because i thought it looked better in pictures. But, if I could go back i wouldn’t change a thing, bridesmaid wise. 😊
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Future Mrs.kimbro · on May 4, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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This thread has helped me so much I'm only having three my 2 best friends and my sister
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Just Said Yes July 2019
Rhonda · on May 4, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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Hello at my wedding I'm only having 2. 1 bridesmaid an a maid of honor.
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Just Said Yes July 2021
Caroline · on December 8, 2020 at 10:37 PM
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Just came across you post.. I am feeling the exact same way with my situation! lol glad I am not the only one.
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Samantha · on January 9, 2022 at 8:25 PM
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This post makes me feel so at ease. I have only been living in the place I am now for 5 years and making friends was not my focus- working and getting myself together was. I only have my sister and cousin in my party so far and I can’t see myself adding my recent friends just for the sake of having more bodies. Been really question and feeling embarrassed that I will probably only have 2 while my fiancé will most likely have 4 groomsmen.
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Rebecca · on January 9, 2022 at 8:34 PM
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Don't feel ashamed at all. I'm still not married, covid put us out, my fiance isnt having any groomsmen and I stuck to my 2 ladies. I almost asked my cousins, who I was close to in gradeschool, to join but I hardly know them now. They've been leaving my invites on read for a month in a half. Maybe they'll come, but they're not as hyped as I would have hoped.

Long story short so glad I picked my bridesmaids, they matter the most and are the closest to me. You know who is your perfect fit. More ladies makes things more complicated anyway with extra optinions and scheduling issues.
Xoxo ❤
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