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When to ask wedding party to be in the wedding?

C, on January 6, 2020 at 12:44 PM Posted in Planning 0 4

I am getting married in October 2021 and was planning to wait a bit before asking anyone to be my bridesmaids. FH is still selecting his groomsmen and will likely have fewer than my bridesmaids selections. I was going to make my final choices and match up our numbers once I know how many groomsmen he will have. My sister will definitely be my MOH, but I haven't asked her yet. My parents have been pressuring me to ask her because she has been asking them if she will be MOH. I really wanted to ask her at the same time as the other bridesmaids and do it in a cute way. I thought I had some time because my wedding is in 2021. Is it okay to wait and ask her with the rest of the bridesmaids?


My mom thinks I am waiting too long to ask my MOH because I already have a venue chosen and my wedding dress (I took my mom with me to get dress ideas and ended up loving one - ideally I would have brought my mom, MOH, future sister-in-law, and future mother-in law). I don't think this is too big of a problem as the dress was getting discontinued, was on Black Friday sale only that day, and my idea is to bring everyone to a fitting to find a veil/headpiece and to try on dresses for the bridesmaids and my mom and future mother-in-law.

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Latest activity by MrsD, on January 6, 2020 at 4:28 PM
  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    In general it’s best to wait until you’re a year or less away from the wedding to ask your bridal party.


    However I think it’d be fine to make an exception just to ask your sister earlier since obviously she’s your sister and your relationship is not likely to change over the next couple years (as it always could with friends)
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  • V
    Champion July 2019
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    I wouldn't ask until a year or less because relationships can change. However, I think your sister you could make an exception for as she is your sister and your relationship likely won't change like friendships can change. If you want to I would ask your sister then hold off on asking the rest until closer. Asking too early can lead to regrets.
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  • Jennifer
    VIP August 2021
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    Siblings are the exception, but I agree, wait until you're a year out!

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I asked my bridesmaids right away (19 months out). I had 9 bridesmaids (4 were my husband's sisters) and the rest were my best friends. I know everyone advises asking 8-12 months out, but I had zero drama & no regrets so I think it just depends on the group. My husband asked his guys 10 months out.

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