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Choosing bridesmaids...I don't even know

My best friend (who lives in Arizona...there's another dilemma altogether) is going to be my maid of honor. No questions. I just don't know what to do about bridesmaids...

I'm a teacher. I'm part of an incredibly close-knit group of teacher-friends - I mean, we know so much about each other that we could never not be friends, you know? There are six of us including me, and we do practically everything together. The rest of the school calls us "the lunch bunch" (we are all on the same hallway and eat lunch together every day), and the principal calls us his work wives! I can't imagine not having them around.

Problem is, I can't picture myself with that many bridesmaids (bridesmatrons? They're all married except one, who's divorced). My wedding isn't going to be gigantic, and I don't necessarily want to have a large bridal party. I'm also not sure I can just ask one or two of my friends without hurting everyone else's feelings, either. Anybody have any advice?

Re: Choosing bridesmaids...I don't even know

  • You could have just your best friend as your MOH and no BMs.  Or, all of the teacher friends as BMs and don't worry about the number (not sure how many they are).  Another option is to just ask the few that you are closest to to be BMs though you may hurt someone's feelings because you are always together as a group.
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  • Just have a MOH then. No need for BMs...
  • It all comes down to who you want to be in your wedding. I think 6 women in your wedding party really isn't that many. Also, it doesn't matter if you are having a large wedding or not. If you want everyone in your wedding and have the budget for it then I say go for it. If you only want to have your MOH then that is fine as well.

  • I have 6 bridesmaids, so I personally don't think it's a ridiculous number. A large number? Yes, of course, but not outrageous. 

    Keep in mind that having a larger wedding party can make your wedding a bit more expensive - flowers, hair, makeup, etc. 

    Honestly though, do what you feel is right. If you want them all up there, go for it. 
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  • I was in a similar situation when it came down to our bridal party, I had 10 girls total. For me it was either all or nothing and I am so happy that I asked them all to be a part of it. It was a blast and I would rather look back and see them all with me than not see them at all.
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  • It sounds like you want them all to be in it, so just go for it! You'll have fun, and it'll be so great to look back in pictures and see yourself surrounded by ladies you love. 
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