Whats a good number for bridesmaids?

Re: Whats a good number for bridesmaids?

• Stina51286 member

  

  March 2013

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_october-2013-weddings_whats-a-good-number-for-bridesmaids?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:1925524f-fa8b-432f-a7b5-be486ce756efDiscussion:7b6712d7-bef9-4304-ba72-20f66dc7e5d0Post:447152c3-46cb-4c25-a6df-c68684152362">Whats a good number for bridesmaids?</a>:
  [QUOTE]I currently  have 1 MOH, and 3 bridesmaids, but I have been contemplating adding another. My Mom things 4 total is enough and that I just shouldn't add the other girl. My most scrutinizing bridesmaid also thinks I shouldn't. I lost my father when I was 12 and this girl was there for me, and I would love to have her be part of this very important day.FI wouldn't have a problem adding another GM. I just don't know what I should do for sure. Any thoughts on this??
  Posted by beckyk0385[/QUOTE]
  
  This is yours and your FI's decision. No one elses. We have four attendants on each side.
  
  Was there a reason this possible 5th person wasn't considered in the first place? Is it possible to maybe have her do a reading instead?
  
  Also, if you add her on your side, your FI doesn't have to add another guy. You can have uneven sides.

   

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• Ro041 member

  

  March 2013

  I wanted 3.  FI wanted 6.  FI won out.  We have 6.  I think it's waaaaayyyyyy too many.  

  
  

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• 09McSteph03 member

  

  March 2013

  And I am the other end of the spectrum.  We each have one.  

  
  

  There is no right or wrong here.  It's between you and FI and who you want standing next to you on that day.  Do what you want in this situation, not what someone else tells you is right.

  S'mores. Just S'mores please.

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• Xandy417 member

  

  March 2013

  My FI has 2 and I have 3. I am actually enjoying the uneven sides when it comes to planning. Although having another couple of GM would get us a free tux rental at Men's Warehouse... Just kidding. You can have as many or as few as you want, the important part is aging people you care about and who care about you standing with you.

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• beckyk0385 member

  

  March 2013

  Thanks for the input ladies! I always thought it had to be even! Thanks for the info! As far as why I didn't ask her right away, I have been thinking about it for some time, I wasn't sure who I all wanted but after I had the solid 4 I decided I would really like to have this other girl as well, but didn't ask her right away because of the scrutinizing bridesmaid.

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• SewInLoveWithDMB member

  

  March 2013 edited March 2013

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_october-2013-weddings_whats-a-good-number-for-bridesmaids?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:1925524f-fa8b-432f-a7b5-be486ce756efDiscussion:7b6712d7-bef9-4304-ba72-20f66dc7e5d0Post:5134643d-b17e-4c58-a697-08eb68dd10fb">Re: Whats a good number for bridesmaids?</a>:
  [QUOTE]Thanks for the input ladies! I always thought it had to be even! Thanks for the info! As far as why I didn't ask her right away, I have been thinking about it for some time, I wasn't sure who I all wanted but after I had the solid 4 I decided I would really like to have this other girl as well, but didn't ask her right away because of the scrutinizing bridesmaid.
  Posted by beckyk0385[/QUOTE]<div>
  I would add her. I can totally understand that you asked some girls and then thinking about it, wanted to add another. If you have a strong relationship with this girl, there is no reason not to and I always feel this way and others disagree - it really doesn't matter when/how/under what circumstance you ask someone. </div><div>
  </div><div>I have 7 bridesmaids - I actually don't know who FI is choosing. It doesn't really affect me and is totally his choice. I know of between 5 - 8 people he could ask, but since it won't matter until ordering outfits, buying gifts or making programs, it hasn't mattered to me to ask who is on his side.</div>

  
  
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