6 too many?

amy727

We are having around 200 people at our wedding and we were thinking of having 6 groomsmen and 6 bridesmaids (including the MOH and BM.)  Do you that the bridal party is too big?

MCarmine

6 is a bit more then average but totally do-able. I've seen WPs with over 10 people on each side. Now THAT is a little overkill.

mags0607

I have 6 BMs for my wedding, and we are hovering around 260 people, so I think its fine. Fi might have anywhere from 5-7 depending on his GMs circumstances and jobs. I think as long as you have the people nearest and dearest to you, the number doesn't matter as much. I just can't imagine leaving someone you love out just because five was the magic number and she would be number six.

MyNameIsNot

The number of people you have in your wedding doesn't relate to the number at your wedding.  

Knee jerk reaction, who would you immediately call if something really good/really bad happened?  There's your WP.  It could be 2, 4, or 8 people, and it may be totally different for your FI.  That's fine.  Don't choose a number and try to fill the spots.  

blackfire5th

I had 6 bm and Dh and 4 gm and 110 people (including WP).  Some may consider that large, but there isn't a single person that I would cut out.  They are truly my nearest and dearest friends and family members.

lalap69

6 isn't too many if you're picking your very closest friends to be up there with you.  If they're the people who are most important to you, then it's the perfect number.

tiffgriffin7

You should have who is important to you and not base it on numbers. We are having 100 guests, I have 4 bridesmaids and my FI has 6 groomsmen. I know that is more than the 'rules' recommend but who cares. I am not going to ask my FI to pick between his best friends.

fiddle14

I think that's fine.  Nice that you have so many friends!  :-)

The most "over the top" I've seen on WP was 20 on each side... and about 125 guests. 

aerinpegadrak

We have six on my side and five on his, and about 30 guests.  I don't think the two are related.

banana468

It's fine.

But keep in mind that with that amount means:
-Ceremony flowers for 12
-Up to 24 guests at the RD (WP plus their SOs/Dates)
-Gifts for each attendant
-Wedding transportation, etc.

wcvsb3b5

We originally had 7 girls, 6 guys, and an fg. Now we are at 6 & 6 +fg. I think it's fine.