{"id":64,"date":"2021-06-04T18:44:43","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T01:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2024-10-11T23:56:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T06:56:53","slug":"how-many-bridesmaids-are-too-many","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/how-many-bridesmaids-are-too-many\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Bridesmaids Are Too Many"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-299\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-299 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-Many-Bridesmaids-Are-Too-Many.jpg\" alt=\"How Many Bridesmaids Are Too Many\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-Many-Bridesmaids-Are-Too-Many.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-Many-Bridesmaids-Are-Too-Many-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-Many-Bridesmaids-Are-Too-Many-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-Many-Bridesmaids-Are-Too-Many-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-Many-Bridesmaids-Are-Too-Many-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-Many-Bridesmaids-Are-Too-Many-90x60.jpg 90w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/853;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>How Many Bridesmaids Are Too Many<\/em><br \/><em>Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/Cyberomeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener ugc\">Oliver Li<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">Congratulations on your wedding! You are finally getting the chance to <strong>tie the knot<\/strong> with the love of your life. But, for everything to be pitch-perfect, you have your bridesmaids to figure out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">Yes, this is the most interesting and overwhelming part at the same time. Think about it; you have your bestie, roommate, cousin, thesis from summer camp, the friend you happen to get along with just well \u2026the list can go on and on. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">You promised to every single one of them they will be your bridesmaids, and now you can\u2019t help but wonder if you did the right thing. Is ten too much? What about 15, 20, 25?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">Take it easy! There is an answer for everything, and we\u2019ve decided to answer all your questions here.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-300 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cheerful-multiethnic-bridesmaids-waiting-for-flower-bouquet-from-unrecognizable-bride.jpg\" alt=\"Cheerful multiethnic bridesmaids waiting for flower bouquet from unrecognizable bride\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cheerful-multiethnic-bridesmaids-waiting-for-flower-bouquet-from-unrecognizable-bride.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cheerful-multiethnic-bridesmaids-waiting-for-flower-bouquet-from-unrecognizable-bride-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cheerful-multiethnic-bridesmaids-waiting-for-flower-bouquet-from-unrecognizable-bride-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cheerful-multiethnic-bridesmaids-waiting-for-flower-bouquet-from-unrecognizable-bride-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cheerful-multiethnic-bridesmaids-waiting-for-flower-bouquet-from-unrecognizable-bride-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Cheerful-multiethnic-bridesmaids-waiting-for-flower-bouquet-from-unrecognizable-bride-90x60.jpg 90w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/853;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Cheerful multiethnic bridesmaids waiting for flower bouquet from the unrecognizable bride<\/em><br \/><em>Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/Cleyder_Duque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener ugc\">Cleyder Duque<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-16\">Is My Bridesmaids List Too Much?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">Typically, brides in the U.S. prefer to have from <\/span><strong>3 to 5 bridesmaids<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">. But, that\u2019s not always the case. Many brides nowadays that have a huge group of friends and family members can have more than ten bridesmaids. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">If you are still stressing out about how many to pick to be your bridesmaids, here are a couple of questions we\u2019ve decided to answer for you that can help you relax. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\" data-header=\"2\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-12\">There Are No Right or Wrong Answers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">There is no need to stress about getting a specific number of bridesmaids. Remember, there are no rules. It usually depends on the <a title=\"How Much Money Should You Spend on a Wedding Dress\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/how-much-money-should-you-spend-on-a-wedding-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc\"><strong>wedding budget<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">Getting the makeup done, hair, <\/span><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">dresses and all the accessories can cost a fortune. If you want to have a lot of bridesmaids, you have to think about your budget first. This is one of those key factors that brides often ignore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\" data-header=\"2\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-12\">What If I Can\u2019t Get the Groomsmen and Bridesmaids to Match?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">There is no need to even out the number, even when you want to take the<strong> perfect wedding picture<\/strong>. No one will bet an eye if one side is longer than the other. What matters is that your guests have as much fun for the big day as you and your partner will. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\" data-header=\"2\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-12\">Should I Go With ten or Less?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">If you are thinking of having more bridesmaids than the <strong>average group number<\/strong>, there are a few things you should consider first. Here are a couple of pros and cons to having a huge bridal group.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-301 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newlyweds-holding-hands-near-guests-during-wedding-ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"newlyweds holding hands near guests during wedding ceremony\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newlyweds-holding-hands-near-guests-during-wedding-ceremony.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newlyweds-holding-hands-near-guests-during-wedding-ceremony-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newlyweds-holding-hands-near-guests-during-wedding-ceremony-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newlyweds-holding-hands-near-guests-during-wedding-ceremony-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newlyweds-holding-hands-near-guests-during-wedding-ceremony-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/newlyweds-holding-hands-near-guests-during-wedding-ceremony-90x60.jpg 90w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/853;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>newlyweds holding hands near guests during the wedding ceremony<\/em><br \/><em>Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/Cyberomeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener ugc\">Oliver Li<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\" data-header=\"3\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-12\">Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-indent-1 ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">It never gets boring.<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\"> The more, the merrier, they say, and in this case, it couldn\u2019t be more right. You get to have a ton of supporters by your side, no matter what happens. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-indent-1 ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">You will have a helping hand.<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\"> There is a lot to be done when planning a wedding. The more trusty friends you have over, the easier the whole ordeal will be. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-indent-1 ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">You can make over-the-top wedding photos.<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\"> Imagine having a ton of brides all lining up to make the perfect picture. If you have a bigger bridal group, you will have plenty of space to show your creative side. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\" data-header=\"3\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-12\">Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-indent-1 ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">It\u2019s extremely expensive. <\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">Getting the bride\u2019s hair done, makeup, accessories, and all that jazz will be a nightmare for your pocket. Now, consider paying for all the ten bridesmaids you\u2019ve chosen. You\u2019ll be out of money before you know it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-indent-1 ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">The stress is real.<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\"> When you think about dressing up women for a bridal party, you have to think about their personality, body type, taste, favorite color, etc. One bridesmaid dress is impossible to satisfy every single one of them. Now, imagine having to dress more than ten women! That can be extremely challenging. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-indent-1 ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">It\u2019s hard to keep track.<\/strong><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\"> It\u2019s hard to monitor all the cooks, servers, and guests at a wedding, let alone the bridesmaids. If you are planning something extremely organized and you need it to be perfect, it\u2019s hard to do it with <a title=\"Average Number of Bridesmaid 2021 under COVID19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/average-number-of-bridesmaid-2021-under-covid19\/\"><strong>a ton of bridesmaids<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-302\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-302 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Stylish-bride-and-bridesmaids-in-sunglasses-standing-on-sea-embankment-on-wedding-day.jpg\" alt=\"Stylish bride and bridesmaids in sunglasses standing on sea embankment on wedding day\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Stylish-bride-and-bridesmaids-in-sunglasses-standing-on-sea-embankment-on-wedding-day.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Stylish-bride-and-bridesmaids-in-sunglasses-standing-on-sea-embankment-on-wedding-day-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Stylish-bride-and-bridesmaids-in-sunglasses-standing-on-sea-embankment-on-wedding-day-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Stylish-bride-and-bridesmaids-in-sunglasses-standing-on-sea-embankment-on-wedding-day-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Stylish-bride-and-bridesmaids-in-sunglasses-standing-on-sea-embankment-on-wedding-day-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.awbridal.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Stylish-bride-and-bridesmaids-in-sunglasses-standing-on-sea-embankment-on-wedding-day-90x60.jpg 90w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/853;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Stylish bride and bridesmaids in sunglasses standing on sea embankment on the wedding day<\/em><br \/><em>Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/Cyberomeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener ugc\">Oliver Li<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div align=\"left\" data-header=\"2\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\" data-header=\"2\"><strong class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-12\">Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">If you need some help to narrow down the list, this article may be of use. If you decide to go with a smaller bridal group, you get to save a lot of money in the process and deal less with stress. But, if you want to invite all your girls, then you can always make the most of it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-left ql-long-36508026\" align=\"left\"><span class=\"ql-author-36508026 ql-size-11\">At the end of the day, it\u2019s all about having a blast. So, whatever you decide, it\u2019s completely up to you. There are no rules to follow, no specific way to choose the bridesmaids. You just need to think about the budget and whether or not you can afford it. It will take a lot of planning, effort, time, and money, but in the end, it will all be worth it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on your wedding! You are finally getting the chance to tie the knot with the love of your life. But, for everything to be pitch-perfect, you have your bridesmaids to figure out. Yes, this is the most interesting and overwhelming part at the same time. Think about it; you have your bestie, roommate, cousin, thesis from summer camp, the friend you happen to get along with just well &hellip;the list can go on and on. 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