Why did you choose your bridal party?

My sister was my MOH.

My daughters were junior bridesmaids.

Obvious choices. No drama.

I didn't ask friends because this wasn't my first wedding and I wanted to keep it small and understated.

Moh- We've only known each other for about a year, but I can be myself with her, and she is the first friend I've ever had that actively seeks me out for spending time together.

Maid#1- best friend from elementary school. She says she was surprised when I asked her, when I told her she was one of my oldest friends she jokingly/excitedly exclaimed "yes! Tenure!"

Maid#2- another dear friend from elementary school. We are terrible about staying in touch, but when we do get together, its as if no time has passed at all.

Maid#3- A friend that I completely lost touch with until earlier this year, and we reconnected on facebook. She was so excited that I asked her, and even though she live all the way in London she has been very supportive in the wedding planning process!

Maid #4- A former coworker that helped me get through the two hellish years at my last job. Someone who makes me laugh, and is meticulously organized. She'll keep the above four in line and on time when the big day comes.

Most important reason I chose all of these girls: I love them. They are true friends, and have shown a real interest in helping make my day as special as possible! I could not ask for a better group of girls to share my day with!

They supported me during the good and bad timed.

MOH is college roommate and sorority sister; matron of honor is my SIL; my sister, Highschool friend and all 4 of my future nieces are bridesmaids. I want only my orthodox sponor and the best man but FH wanted a few more.people so I asked the 4 nieces as.my FH is the youngest brother. I think it will be something they remember fondly as they grow up.

MOH is my sister

and BM is my FSIL (who is already like a sister to me).

wanted to keep it small.

MOH - my daughter's first friend, they lived next door and have been friends since birth.

Bridesmaids #1 and #2 - Met in preschool and have been close friends ever since.

Bridesmaids #3 and 4 - High school friends.

Bridesmaid #6 - college friend.

Bridesmaids #7 and 8 - girlfriends of my sons', who have been around for years.

Bridesmaid #9 - FG's sister.

MOH - closest friend since college (15 yrs)

BM2 - close friend since college

BM3 - FH pick - friend since HS

BM4 - FH pick - friend since HS

GM - 4 of FH's best friends since HS

And (of course) BM causing all the drama is one of FH picks. Complaining about the dress I picked for them(until I had to pick another one). Now starting in about my colors. (I really just want to look at her and tell her I have another college friend and a sister in law that I could pick if she wants to back out.)

I lost the small wedding party (2 attendants each) battle cause he just couldn't cut any of his 6. (and when he tried to at my birthday dinner in Feb - the two girls had a FIT and insisted that they HAD to be in the wedding)

My sister is MOH, his two sisters are standing up, one is a super close friend i met when I lived in Dallas (she used to be my boss!) and we remained close after i moved back to Michigan and the final is a long time friend of 10 years now.