I have a total of 5 bridesmaids (my fiance didn't want anything bigger than that). One of my bridesmaids/very close friend recently found out she is pregnant and is due 10 days before my wedding. She will not be able to be in the wedding or attend.
One of my very good friends from 6th grade would have been my 6th bridesmaid (if I could have had one). I was not a bridesmaid at her wedding, but was there throughout all the pre-event activities and day of. I felt really awful that she wasn't in the bridal party and wanted to include her in pre-event activities like she did with me.
Would it be rude to ask her to be bridesmaid now? We just started looking at dresses but nothing has been decided on. How do I ask her without making her feel like the 6th wheel?