Bridesmaid opinion - a little long

I'm torn about asking someone to be in my bridal party, and was hoping to get some opinions.

I have know this girl since we were both 5, we were best friends up through high school, but then drifted a bit and lost touch for about 8 years during the college/post college years. We got back in touch again about 3 years ago, and have kept in touch casually since. We see each other a few times a year, and email to keep up on the latest news in each others lives. We don't talk on the phone or hang out on a regular basis though. She's an amazing person and I would love to become closer with her. I am considering asking her to be a part of the bridal party in an effort to bring us closer, and because she is my oldest friend in the world. However, she got married last year and I wasn't in her party (no biggie, I wasn't at all upset, offended etc...), but I'm afraid if I ask her she'll think it's weird. She's such a good soul, I know she'd say yes, but I don't want her to feel obligated. Am I over thinking this? If a childhood friend of yours asked you to be a part of her big day, would you think it a little odd or a sweet gesture?

Any and all opinions welcome and appreciated!

And yes, I have a tendacy to stress a bit too much!!!

Thanks girls!

I went through the same dilema... only difference was i knew the girl since we were in diapers ( we were neighboors) and still keep in touch on and off and see eachother a few times a year. I think if she asked me to be in her bridal party ( which i have a feeling she may) I would think it was really sweet. As long as I was in a financial situation where it wouldnt be a burdon I would say yes.