Ages of bridesmaids

abarlow12

What's an appropraite age for a bridesmaid?

marissa_claire

Any age is okay as far as I know.  If you think they would feel ridiculous - and some people who are already mothers or are older will - then you can just chat with them about it.  I'm 24 and most of my bridesmaids are around my age except my SIL who is 31 or 32.  I've just tried to keep in mind the age difference and appropriate dresses when looking - obviously a 19-year old would wear something different than a 30-something.

aerinpegadrak

The only inappropriate age to be a bridesmaid is one too young to get up and down the aisle on her own and stand still for the ceremony and pictures.  Anything else is fair game.

mgietler76

I don't see how a mom would feel ridiculous, my MOH has a 4yr old and one on the way and she doesn't feel that way. IMO there is no age requirement.

AutumnFair

I think that anyone 13+ is fair game for title as BM. Anyone 12 and under is still young enough for FG in my book.

Muffin'sMom

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_moms-maids_ages-of-bridesmaids?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:357Discussion:51b1ec26-d338-4246-ab6a-2b6412656338Post:dbc7f6f9-9dac-4e24-bfb1-26b338a4d217">Re: Ages of bridesmaids</a>:
[QUOTE]The only inappropriate age to be a bridesmaid is one too young to get up and down the aisle on her own and stand still for the ceremony and pictures.  Anything else is fair game.
Posted by aerinpegadrak[/QUOTE]

<font color="#ff0000"><strong><u>Or too old!!!!!</u></strong></font>

aerinpegadrak

I don't think too old is a problem, actually.  Nor do I think that someone with a physical handicap that means they can't stand for the ceremony or walk down the aisle on their own should be excluded.  I've seen grandparents of both genders in wedding parties, and it's lovely.

[Deleted User]

I would say anything older than 12 or 13 could be a BM. Younger could be a junior BM. My BM had a big age range, but I didn't care.

Kristin789

BM = age 17 and older

See this list for other suggestions:
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/bridal-party/articles/wedding-party-glossary.aspx

Muffin'sMom

I was teasing...really!!!!!  I'd be honored if someone asked me.

r0xych1cana

Asking someone to be in your bridal party is an honor & as long as they're willing to support you on your day, age is irrelevant In my opinion. My MOH is my aunt & she's 50 (although she looks like she's in her mid 30's). When I initially asked her, she called herself the "Matron of Honor" & asked if I was sure I didn't want someone younger, but I explained to her that a MOH is someone who holds a special signifiance for the bride regardless of age. So base your decision of who is special to you & as for their age...(in the words of Donni Brasco) "Forget about it!"