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 Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:54 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| You can honestly have as many bridesmaids and groomsmen as you want, but keep in mind that it's just a bigger crowd to organize and that can be the biggest challenge. Take a look at your church or ceremony site before you decide to add additional people. We wouldn't have enough room for that many at the front of my church, but yours may work fairly well. In our church, we would have a bridal party of that size stand for a bit, but then seat them in the first row.Also keep in mind that you might want to have greeters waiting at the church entrances to direct people. Perhaps your additional family members would like to help in that regard? Personally, I think it's a nice touch when a family member greets the arriving guests and can answer questions about the facility. My first question is always about the location of the restrooms!Be open and honest with your fiance and his family if you really want these additional members of the wedding party, but be open to compromise as well. It's nice to include everyone, but it is not always possible and there are usually a number of other duties that should ideally be filled with family members.Best wishes!!!!! |
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groussyirriteusa
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:21 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| I have 8 on each side! I thought at first it was too much also, but I love ALL my girls and couldn't do without any of them. They only issue has been bridemaid dress style and shoes...because I cared about their opinion I asked them all--majority ruled! We are going to have a blast, and so should you. As long as they will physically fit-you are all good!! |
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gryphon19112702
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:49 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| I have 6 bridesmaids, 1 maid of honor, 6 groomsmen, 1 best man, 1 flower girl and 1 ring bearer |
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Groom2Be0827
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:17 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| Do whatever you feel comfortable with. If it won't feel complete without these people in your bridal party then keep them in it. No one ever said you have to have a small bridal party. I went to a wedding where there were 10 bridesmaids and 8 groomsmen. The bride had 7 sisters and the groom had 3 so they put them all in.......now that was a big bridal party ;-)Good luck! |
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gryphon19111325
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:44 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| That is a huge wedding party..That is a lot of dresses and suits to buy and rent..I think you should use that money for something more useful |
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gryphon19112229
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:12 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| Not too many. My roomate had twelve groomsmen, twelve bridesmaids, one maid of honor, one best man, three flower girls and four riong bearers. LOL she didn't want to leave anyone out =-)If your venue will accomodate it I say go for it, or you could do as domeone else suggested and make them ushers.We're having four bridesmaid, four groomsmen. onemaid of honor and one best man. |
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Gruvinkurt
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:40 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| Well it all depends on how many will the church accommodate standing up there and how many you and him can decide on that you actually want. You have to factor that you have to buy them all gifts and when you normally have parties this big you will end up cutting it down to almost half. I don't think that 7 on each side is a lot, I have seen more in other weddings. Good Luck and Congrats. |
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gryphon19114905
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:07 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| This is not a big deal, and should be a non-issue. If you each have 7 close friends or relatives, you should not have to pick and choose. It's your wedding...you can only officially get married to your fiance once (unless you're like Pam Anderson and Kid Rock). So do what you want.Just remember that a larger bridal party costs more in terms of gifts, the rehearsal dinner, etc.As more people are going to university, having multiple careers, etc. it is not uncommon to have a large group of close friends from over the years.Large bridal parties (I have seen 30!) are more and more common.If you have the room, go for it. I had a Cathedral wedding, and we had 13 total in our bridal party (7 on my side). It looked fine in pictures, nobody said anything, and I got to have all 7 of my best friends (yes 7) stand by me on my wedding day.This is really not a big deal. This is YOUR choice. Trust me, people will talk about the food, drink, and music at weddings, but they will not care if you have an extra 2 people in the bridal party. Trust me. |
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Grizlyy
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:35 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| i am having 7 bridesmaid including 2 of his sisters.and he is having 7 including my brother. not too much, they will all have a task of reading at the church. |
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Gromeron
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:03 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| i'm part of a wedding party of 18 (9 on each side!) and it is a lot!!! i'm not sure if your paying for anything for them (besides gifts) so maybe that part doesn't matter much, but it will be a lot of people to be standing up there and in pictures and to agree on things.... if the people really mean a lot to you though and it's what you really want then go ahead... |
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Gruvinkurt
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:31 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| I was gonna have 13 in my wedding party not including my fiancees wedding party. 7 is fine. |
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Grizlyy
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:58 am Post subject: Are 7 groomsmen and Bridesmaids too many??? |
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| 7 looks a little over the top- how will you all fit into the pictures without them being taken from a distance?Take your fiance's point of view into account as well- it's his day too. |
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