Hey everyone! Wedding newbie here. I have my engagement party next month and am hoping to have my wedding in December of 2016. I already have a good idea of who I want in my bridal party, but I just wanted to know when is the right time to ask the girls? I know I'm thinking super in advance, but part of me can't wait to start getting all the details ironed out.
Also, how many girls did you(or will you) have in your bridal party?
THANKS
Rorelai
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Re: When did you pick your bridesmaids?
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Yes, ettiqute wise you have to invite everyone at the EP to the wedding. My parents threw the party and clogged the list with their friends too -- we ended up inviting 116 people because just 30 of them were my parents' friends!!! To be fair, they paid for it also, lol. But yeah, I expect that these same people will end up on my wedding invite list. On the plus side, they're the ones who give the big checks ;D Since they're not your friends/family/etc. I would certainly double check with your FMIL just to make sure she wants them invited to the wedding
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I didn't even think about the big checks *****! But double checking is a good idea. Thanks for all the advice, I'm so bad at all this. I typically don't plan parties in general so this has been an experience.
No problem! I didn't have much experience myself going into this and it helped that my FH's best friend/best man and his fiance just had an engagement party last year. We hit them up for A LOT of advice. I also tried seeking advice on other forums before I ended up here and many other places were just nasty when I asked questions. Once I found this board where the people are not only helpful but super friendly, I knew I wanted to help pass along info :) Good luck with your engagement party and asking your bridesmaids!!!
Jsabbatino
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just added a pic to my album
Omigosh, I love it! Really elegant and cute!
Thanks!
portugreek2016
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When did you pick your bridesmaids?
i'm getting married in may 2016 and i asked my bridal party this month! I went online and made puzzles that had a picture with my bridesmaid and i and a cute little poem, which i then mailed to their houses! It was a big hit! I also sent them to the flower girls as well.
portugreek2016
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When did you pick your bridesmaids?
i'm having 5 bridesmaids, my maid of honor and 2 flower girls
ChristineNicole
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When did you pick your bridesmaids?
I am also getting married in 2016. A couple of my friends know they are going to be bridesmaids but no one else knows. I do not plan on officially asking anyone until probably sometime next year. Everyone is telling me to not ask too far out in advance.
Sarahg9
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When did you pick your bridesmaids?
I was engaged last July and asked the girls in December. I have 1 MOH and 3 BMs so 4 total.
