When to ask bridal party

I asked my girls when I started actually planning everything. We were engaged for about6 months before any planning happened. Also, I have only asked two girls where as my man has 3 guys by his side. He was even thinking of a 4th. I don’t mind it being uneven because I don’t want to add people to the party just so it’s even.

I would ask your bridesmaids as soon as you have the venue nailed down and your date set. As far as having more bridesmaids than groomsmen, that’s tough, especially with such a difference in numbers. You have a while before your wedding maybe he’ll wind up being open to asking others to be groomsmen. It would be hard for you to sacrifice having your best girl friends be a part of your wedding. I was in a wedding that had one more groomsman than bridesmaid so I walked with both of them down the aisle. If it doesn’t bother you to have mismatched numbers on each side that would be an option. Do you have any male relatives that you’d like to stand up on his side? That could be an option too.

We're going to ask our people to be in our wedding party in August (1 year pre-wedding).

I think it's fine to have uneven numbers; so long as you have the people who are important to you standing up there on your special day, that's all that matters.

I wouldn't ask them more than a year in advance at the very earliest, in case you change your mind or relationships change. Personally I don't see a problem with uneven numbers!

Wait until at least September of this year to ask them. A lot can change in a few months and you don't want to be tied down to a BP that you've had a falling out with over the summer. Definitely go with the uneven number. You want your nearest and dearest standing with you on your special day, you shouldn't have to cut anyone just for the sake of having even sides.

At the earliest, I would ask them this September. I generally think you’re supposed to wait until you’re 8-10 months out. We were only engaged for six months so I asked them as soon as we set a date.

Uneven sides are totally fine. We had an uneven bridal party. I wouldn’t remove any of your friends just to keep sides even if they’re your BFFs. You could always have two girls walk with one guy and your MOH walk solo. Or you can have the guys already standing up there and have the girls walk solo.

I asked my bridal party, especially since I was soo excited, as soon as I got engaged. My FH, however, knew exactly who his best man and 1 groomsmen would be, but I told him we need 2 more. He FINALLY picked the other 2 groomsmen, now I'm a happy Bride! I wanted to do an even amount, because during the reception, I wanna have them come out dancing together. I do, however, have an extra on my side, my goddaughter whose my junior bridesmaid and will be 17 by the time of our wedding. I didnt count her to dance with anyone at the reception, cuz she said that would be weird lol.

View Quoted Comment It would be beneficial to invite your bridal party once you can give them a specific date and location so that each potential member may consider whether they would be able to attend in truth. As far as considering an uneven wedding party, it is not uncommon for weddings to have more attendants on one side. If it is not a problem for the bride and groom, there are many beautiful ways to stage uneven groups. Unique parties can sometimes make the most beautiful photos!

I recently got engaged a couple of months ago, and have already asked my bridesmaids, maid of honor, matron of honor, and ring bearer. Our wedding isn't until June of 2020.

My FH is the same way though, and we added a couple of my really close male friends to be groomsmen to match the 5 on my side.

Our wedding is July 2019, I asked my bridesmaids this month. My fiance is asking his groomsmen in July. I think uneven parties are fine, I was in a wedding last year with 6 bridesmaids and 4 groomsmen, even when we were standing at the alter it wasn't noticeable. 2 girls just walked out with 1 groomsman instead of 1 and 1. I think giving people plenty of time to save and plan for weddings is best. Both weddings I was in cost me about $1,500 each and I was a student at the time, so the more time the better.