My fiance has all his best men planned out... I am having a hard time with mine.... There are about 220 people invited to this wedding and i don't no how many girls should be in my party?? any suggestions at all are appreciated... Thank you!!
2007-01-22 05:12:05 · 13 answers · asked by Melissa 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
well, tradition says the maids match the groomsmen..... 4 of each or so.... depending on size of wedding.... formal wedding have around 5 or more...... and they should all be some one special..... like sisters or best friends or n-laws you are close to.... make a list and narrow it down by RESPECT !!! who would make the day special ??????? and do not forget the cake and punch and all that, you could assign the ones you leave out of the wedding party reception duties....... God bless
2007-01-22 05:17:46 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your fiance need to have the same number of bridesmaids/groomsmen. I think that a great site to check out is the knot.com. I made this mistake and hopefully you won't; and asked several friends and family members to be in the wedding and that was exactly what they did, they were in the wedding and that's it. It is much more rewarding and exciting when your girls are involved in the different aspects of the wedding. If they commit to being in your wedding make sure that they commit to helping you with everything along the way. They are your support team and will help ease the stress that is unavoidable the last few months before the wedding. Also, I recommend keeping the wedding party small, no more then 3 or 4 each. I had 7 and it was a nightmare. :)
Congratulations!!
2007-01-22 13:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am having the exact opposite problem lol.. I have all of my girls, and he has no one! I picked five girls. One maid of honor, and four brides maids. Then we have our ring barrerer and our flower girl as well. My sister had five, and it makes a good number of people for a wedding party.
The grooms men and your bridal party do have to have the same amount of people in them, so they can walk down the isle together, and do the traditional wedding party dance!
Try picking some of your closest friends, or sisters or cousins if you have them. I have my two best friends, my two sisters and one cousin. It worked out well for me.
One main thing!!!! DO NOT pick people who you really do not want to pick. It is your day, and you should be surronded by the people who make you happy and are loving to you. Best of luck and congrats on you pending nuptuals!
2007-01-22 13:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by *NuBCaKe* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are your attendants (same number as the number of best men, typically) and your helpers (who don't need a bridesmaid dress) who will do things like serve cake and punch, help you get dressed, go ask the groom questions, etc. Typically 4-6 should be enough. The same thing occurs for the groom: ushers (4-6) who seat people, come ask you questions, etc. but don't need a tux necessarily. Just a nice suit will do. Your houseparty of helpers just wear nice clothes but don't need the whole bridesmaid setup.
Consult a wedding planner!
2007-01-22 13:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the rule is 1 attendant per 50 guests ( i think thats the ratio) so you would be at 4 or 5. BUT that isnt set in stone at all. I only had 54 people and had 2 attendants. Its really up to you.
How many does he have? Maybe use that as your guage, but you dont HAVE to have matching numbers on each side. Its not a rule, its just usually how its done.
2007-01-22 13:18:51 · answer #5 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The amount of girls is determined by who you are very good friends with. I'd keep it not more than six, because more looks a bit much, but I've seen wedding parties with ten or twelve in them. You don't have to match up the same number of girls to guys as one guy can have two girls or vice versa. They can even walk single file if you'd like. Have the girls that mean the most to you. That's the most important thing. (My sister in law even had her godmother.)
2007-01-22 13:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should pick any family members you are close to and then any friends you have a true relationship with. If you have some friends that you are not especially close to, you can have them serve at your reception, or hand out rice bags. You can ask one friend to sit at the guest book and make sure all sign it. You can find little jobs for some to do just to make them feel a part of your special day.
2007-01-22 13:16:57 · answer #7 · answered by justcurious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting married soon and I have about 200 people coming to my wedding, I am having 4 bridesmaids all together. Honey, it is your wedding so you have whatever you want. If you want 2 bridesmaids or 10 it is totally up to you.
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2007-01-22 13:22:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say 4-8 but it really depends on who you want to stand with you as you get married. I would stick with close friends and family. Don't choose someone who you will regret later. Also, remember the more attendants you have the more cost for you (gifts!).
Good luck!
2007-01-22 13:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by harpersr10 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've seen Brides use 5 girls to 12 girls. Depnds on what you want.
2007-01-22 14:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by franceluver18 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋