Deciding on brides maids?

What does your fiance thing? How many groomsmen does he have in mind? And does he have any sisters?

You really only need a maid of honor, so if you are afraid of leaving anyone out, you could choose to just have that. I have also heard of brides having an "honor court" Which is a group of ladies that help with the wedding preparations, but are not in the procession with the bride. (Although they can be incorporated in teh procession during the prelude/seating of the families/mothers.) So you could have your maid of honor 1 or 2 brides maids and then the rest in the honor court. They could also hand our programs, assist with greeting guests at the reception, finding their placecards and signing the guestbook that sort of thing. You can also have someone do a reading or 2.

Choosing your wedding party can be difficult, but since you have 2 years you really do not have to finalize your decision until 9 mos before. So you have plenty of time to decide.

Good luck!

If you're not getting married for 2 years, don't decide yet. You don't want to commit yourself to anyone and then wish you didn't later.

When it comes time to decide, things might be different. But you can still have 6 maids for 3 groomsmen. The groomsmen each take 2 girls on the way out. That would be okay. People do it. Or you could limit it based on family? Only let your family relations be in the bridal party and then when you break it to the other friends you can tell them why and it won't seem bad.

You don't have to have 6 people in your bridal party. Have some of the girls do readings at your ceremony, have one or two do the book and help at the reception, etc. Making them feel included will help but you are the only one who can decide who you should keep in your party. Go with the girls that will be able to help you, who have the time. I just had one of my bridesmaids back out because of her unable to commit to the time it took for my wedding. Good luck!

This is tough. I couldn't handle the pressure so I ended up with 6 bridesmaids. I agree with the previous person who suggested that you wait to pick your bridesmaids until closer to your wedding, so many things can happen and you don't want to end up wishing you had chosen differently. Also, try to think of who would be the most supportive, you really don't want someone that is going to be more of a hindrance than a help, or someone who'd cause strife.

When making these kind of decisions, don't forget that there are lots of other positions for female friends in a wedding. You could use a guestbook attendant and, if you don't have a wedding planner, you will definately want a close friend as your day-of coordinator.

Don't decide just yet. Things can change between now and the last few months before the wedding. Just enjoy getting things done that you can get done early. Best wishes!

Carrie O' Labrador has a good opinion on this one. You definitely have MORE than enough time to figure it out in the future. Good luck!

I would just have three.

You can't really count on being a bridesmaid at future weddings, who knows what will happen by then.

You've got two years, for heavens sakes! don't do anything for at least a year because relationships change.