{"id":60061,"date":"2019-07-11T16:41:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T16:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/?p=60061"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:31:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T23:31:06","slug":"how-to-choose-your-bridesmaids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-bridesmaids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Your Bridesmaids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Soon after your fairytale engagement, you&#8217;ll probably start fantasizing about your closest friends and family by your side on your <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding day<\/a>. For many brides, however, there may be an overabundance of people they could potentially pop the bridesmaid question to, which can make their selections difficult. If you&#8217;re in this position, we&#8217;ve compiled an essential guide\u2014with 10 key tips\u2014to\u00a0help you narrow down your list, choose your bridesmaids, and feel secure in your decision so it feels as natural as when you said\u00a0<em>yes<\/em> to marrying your special someone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>1. Make a list of who you feel closest to. <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60063\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/1-Make-a-list-of-those-you-feel-closest-to-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The bridesmaid selection process can be overwhelming, so why not create a list of your best friends and closest family members to start? Note that although you might feel close to women like your mother, aunt, or future mother-in-law, they won&#8217;t expect a bridesmaid ask as this role is usually filled by peers such as female friends, sisters (or a sister-in-law), and cousins.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"s1\"><b>Remember your bridesmaids can be men. <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s no rule saying you can\u2019t have a close male friend standing by your side as you say your I Dos, so don\u2019t feel like you have to leave a boy-BFF off your list just because he\u2019s not a maid or matron. A bride can totally have a man of honor or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brides.com\/story\/things-to-remember-having-a-bridesman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">bridesman<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"s1\"><b>Consider your expectations for a maid of honor and the rest of your bridal party. <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The biggest advantages of including 1 or more maids of honor and bridesmaids in your wedding are a) they can minimize your stress and b) they can enhance your joy during wedding-related events leading up to the big day. Common <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/bridesmaids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">maid of honor and bridesmaids tasks<\/a>\u00a0include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/bridal-shower-checklist\/\">organizing the bridal shower<\/a> and bachelorette party<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">helping to choose the perfect wedding dress (and <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/no-stress-guide-bridesmaid-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bridesmaid dresses<\/a> that compliment it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">supporting you in managing jitters<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">taking care of other tasks that make your wedding planning easier<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">As you narrow down the list and choose your bridesmaids, think about who would be best-suited to handle these tasks with grace, efficiency, and a good attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"s1\"><b>Decide if you want an even number of bridesmaids and groomsmen. <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60064\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/4-Decide-if-you-want-an-even-number-of-bridesmaids-and-groomsmen-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While your wedding party doesn&#8217;t have to be balanced, some couples prefer to have an equal number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, often for the sake of photos. Communicate with your fianc\u00e9 to note their preference, and make the decision together. The average is 5 bridesmaids and groomsmen on either side, but you can have as many as you wish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"s1\"><b>Think about the availability of your potential bridesmaids. <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As much as you love certain people in your life, circumstances such as a demanding job or busy family may make it difficult for them to fulfill the bridesmaid role. If you decide to not ask someone, for this reason, mitigate any confusion or hurt feelings by relaying that you&#8217;d rather not heap extra obligations onto their already full life\u2014not because you don&#8217;t love them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>6.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"s1\"><b>Reflect on how your potential bridesmaids and groomsmen get along. <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you plan to have events that include your full wedding party\u2014such as a joint bachelor and bachelorette gathering\u2014you may want to evaluate the relationships within the group. For example, if one of the potential bridesmaids just had a volatile breakup with one of the potential groomsmen, take into account the possible strife that could create before you add those loved ones to the list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>7. Determine if you&#8217;re inclined to ask someone to be a bridesmaid because you think you &#8220;have&#8221; to.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60065\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/7-Option-1-Determine-if-you\u2019re-inclined-to-ask-someone-to-be-a-bridesmaid-because-you-think-you-have-to-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Are there 1 or 2 ladies in your life you&#8217;d rather not ask to be your bridesmaid, for one reason or another, but you feel you have to out of fear they\u2019ll cause drama? Remember this moment is a huge milestone, and you have every right to determine the right people for <em>you<\/em>: those bridesmaids who&#8217;ll make you feel amazing on your special day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>8.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"s1\"><b>Create roles for close friends who won\u2019t be bridesmaids.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you have friends who won\u2019t be in your bridal party but you&#8217;d still like to honor them, think about special parts they can play at your wedding. For example, you can ask a friend who is musically gifted to play a song or a family member with a knack for weaving words to give a speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>9.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"s1\"><b>Be certain before you make the big ask. <\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60066\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/9-Be-certain-before-you-make-the-big-ask.--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Once you ask someone to do you the honor of being in your wedding party, you can\u2019t rescind the offer. So while it can be tempting to blurt out \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/will-you-be-my-bridesmaid-10-creative-ways-to-ask\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Will you be my bridesmaid?<\/a>\u201d when you\u2019re high from your recent engagement, be intentional about who and when you ask.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>10.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"s1\"><b>Fill other wedding roles while you\u2019re at it.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you choose your bridesmaids, you might as well select your flower girl and ring bearer, too. If you have several children in your life you think would enjoy gracing the aisle with their cuteness, feel free to have multiple flower girls and ring bearers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soon after your fairytale engagement, you&#8217;ll probably start fantasizing about your closest friends and family by your side on your wedding day. 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