When is a good time to ask your bridesmaids?

It's typically good to wait until about 10-11 months out. As much as people think their relationships won't change, it literally happens all the time. This forum is actually filled with people having problems with their bridesmaids/groomsmen/wedding party. 10-11 months should give them enough time to get an outfit and, if they choose, host any pre-wedding parties.

10-12 months before your wedding.

We asked our siblings and lifelong friends at 18 months

8 months to a year out from your wedding would be perfect. There's literally nothing that they need to do before then. Dresses typically don't take over 6 months and if they offer to host any extra parties (shower, bachelorette), they still don't need more than a few months to figure it out.

My wedding is 9/18/21 and we’ve started asking people! My FH took a golf trip to AZ, where his best man lives, so it made sense to ask while he was there in person; & then we just asked another couple who will both be in the wedding the other night when we got dinner with them. We’re not in any hurry & are doing it casually as the opportunities come up.

I’d ask them like around January 2021

Mines 9/25/21 and i asked them at Christmas

A year is fair and then a nice celebratory lunch to those who really are serious about participating. Be sure to ask them individually before you all get together as not to make one uncomfortable because they can't do or can't afford to be a part. It is a financial burdon for all involved and you have to be gracious about that as well.

I asked mine right away (against what this website suggests) 18 months out. I had 9 bridesmaids and no drama the entire time. BUT that isn't the case for everyone and the safe bet is 10-12 months.

I had a bunch of people ask me the day I got engaged who would be in my bridal party! I wished I would have waited longer to ask girls to be in my wedding. Not that I don't love my bridesmaids, but I regret not asking some girls to be in my wedding party. I would also recommend about 10 months out. Really make sure you think hard about who you will ask!