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I had 10 people I wanted as bridesmaids, so I just went with my sister as MOH. (I got married at 35, so I had accumulated a lot of friends along the way.) Then I invited the rest to be VIPs. They all wore navy, had the option to get their hair and makeup done, and we got pictures together. But they didn’t walk down the aisle or have any responsibilities. I got good feedback from them doing this.
This is the way to do it!
Ehh More brides maid = more unnecessary stress energy and concern.
I attended a wedding with about 10 bridesmaids and it was a bit much.
At end of day it’s your day and your spouses day. I had zero brides maid 😅 1-3 is very safe.
I had four bridesmaids (including the maid of honor.) It was a good number. I feel like 6 or more is too many.
You can always a big bachelorette and less bridesmaids! And still have all the friends in your room getting ready but then not everyone needs to coordinate dress and shoes
I had 10 (friends + family) I’m an only child so lots of friends & cousins. I would so love to go back and cut it down to just a few of my absolute closest friends/family. The more people the more stress, money, opinions, etc. I would’ve preferred having them all at my Bach and then just picking select few for my actual day.
What’s stressful about having lots of bridesmaids? Planning my wedding now and want to include 7 or 8 people. I feel like I’m missing something on why this would be a bad idea
Eh I’m doing 7 and yeah I think the hardest part is hair and makeup. You either have to get started earlier or hire more help… Or have people do it themselves!
I am having four!
I’m just having 1- my sister! We will invite more friends and family to the bachelorette party
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How big is the wedding. 8 bridesmaid for 80 guests is differwnt than 8 for 250.