How big should my wedding party be?

Re: How big should my wedding party be?

• AddieCake member

  

  January 2013

  There is no correct size. You have your nearest and dearest. We had 3 people: 2 on my side; 1 on his. 

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• Jen4948 member

  

  January 2013

  There isn't any correct size.  What is important is that you don't ask anyone to step down or ask anyone you don't feel close to just so the sides are even.

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• MrsGandthebeag member

  

  January 2013

  There's no correct size.  That being said, I personally think it gets a little silly when the bride and groom have 5+ each.  

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• shilotony2012 member

  

  January 2013

  Nope, no size. We have 9 on my side and 7 on FI's side. Mst of the numbers are from our kids and siblings. Add in the friends I wanted, and Bam 9!!! Felt weird about it at first, but now I am so excited!!!! I am having each and every one of the girls I want up with me.

  
  
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• libby2483 member

  

  January 2013

  We had 5 GMs and 6 BMs.  There is no correct size, but the more WP members you have, the higher costs are: more bouquets and boutonnieres, more WP gifts to purchase, more people (and their SOs) to host at the rehearsal dinner, etc.

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• Sassenach1743 member

  

  January 2013

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_how-big-should-my-wedding-party-be?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:36Discussion:b496afdb-1b61-491a-bb7d-68e8ee6e0977Post:f4646246-e85b-446e-8269-62c141436378">Re: How big should my wedding party be?</a>:
  [QUOTE]You don't have to have a wedding party at all.  I usually recommend the smallest possible.  Fewer bridesmaids = less drama.
  Posted by CMGr[/QUOTE]
  
  <div>This! Lol!</div><div>
  </div><div>OP, your wedding party should reflect your nearest and dearest... however many that may be. There is no correct size. Just because you are hosting your wedding in town and with more guests doesn't mean you need to have a larger wedding party. Stick with your original selections and leave it at that. No need to make this an issue.</div><div>
  </div><div>Also, please don't let anyone pressure you into asking those that you don't want to ask... There may be opinions and expectations thrown your way but remember that it's really up to you and you needn't justify your selections. </div>

  
  

  

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• TurtlesAllTheWayDown member

  

  January 2013

  As small as you can make it! Big wedding parties are a PITA and expensive. We had 6 people total, 4 guys and 2 girls.
  
  I've heard a "rule" of about 1 attendant for each person per 50 guests. No one really follows this rule, but keep in mind that having 10 on each side will look kind of silly if there are only 80 people in attendance.

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• rodigsorange member

  

  February 2013

  I have three BM, and so does my dearest. I would've loved to have my man-bestie with me, but seeing as he'll be travelling to NY from Vancouver, all the other stresses in his life and travel and setting people up, I chose to have the girls closest to me act as attendants. He's delighted to be able to attend anyways, and I'll be thrilled to see him either way.

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