At the moment we have 4 groomsmen (two of my close friends, and H2B's 2 best friends), 1 best man (H2B's brother), 1 MOH (my best friend), 2 pageboys who are doubling as ring bearers (1 is my cousin and one H2B's cousin), and 3 bridesmaids (my sister, one of my close friends, and H2B's brother's fiancé!).
However we might end up with another bridesmaid (we originally had 4 but one has backed out so we may replace her with another of my close friends), and another pageboy (cousin from abroad) and flower girl (another cousin from abroad). It depends really on if any of my dad's side of the family can make it to the wedding as they all live abroad and will have difficulty coming over because of getting enough time off work (they live very far away!), and getting visas sorted and things. So I probably won't be able to sort out most of their outfits for a very long time unfortunately!
CommentAuthorPrincess2be
I'm only having one! My best friend of 20 yrs as my MoH. xx
CommentAuthorFernP61
I have my h2b, his s dad, bro, our son in suits from shop my moh and bm and three flower girls our son is the only Paige boy x
CommentAuthorCatherineR
We are having 1 MOH, 3 BM's, 2 flower girls and 2 page boys.. The 4 bm's are split between us as are the little ones. We've got 1 best man and 2 maybe 3 ushers :) xx
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorInDreamland
We had 1 MOH, 1 BM, 1FG, 1 best man and 2 Ushers xxx
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
I'm having 4 bridesmaids and a flower girl and then we have a best man and 2 ushers x
CommentAuthorLauraE67
Im having 2 adult bridesmaid (both mine and my OHs sister) 2 medium ones, (one of my 2nd cousins and his niece who are both about 11) and the 1 small flower girl, only 1 groomsman (as far as im aware of!)
CommentAuthorInDreamland
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Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorInDreamland
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Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorDiddikins
I was wondering if the numbers of the bridal party have to match up to the number of groomsmen? I'm only having one MoH and one bridesmaid, whereas my OH is having one best man and 3 groomsmen.
Met in Winter 2002
Together in 06 November 2012
Engaged 11July 2015
Married TBC
CommentAuthorEmily17
It doesn't matter if they match at all have who you want and don't puck people just to make the numbers up
Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorMagpieBride
Nope, the sides don't have to be even if you don't want it.
J is having his Best Man and two groomsmen, I've got my MoH and one "bridesman".
There are plenty of examples on G00gl3 image search for "uneven wedding parties" - and I think they often look nicer than all neat little pairs!
CommentAuthorDiddikins
Thanks :) I was worried that I might have to find two more :)
Met in Winter 2002
Together in 06 November 2012
Engaged 11July 2015
Married TBC
CommentAuthorclairenina
Just the 2 of us and my husband's Dad as best man. I didn't want the hassle of bridesmaids, plus I'm not close friends with any females.
CommentAuthorKatieH
We are having 1 maid of honour, 2 Bridesmaids, 2 Flower girls, 1 Best man, 3 Ushers and 1 page boy.
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorTanyaS78
We are having 2 bridesmaids (both are pretty much maids of honor as i couldnt decide between them lol). OH is having a best woman. No ushers/page boys/flower girls.
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
were having 4 bridesmaids, 5 flower girls and 2 groomsmen x
CommentAuthorKjs2016
We didn't plan to have Bridesmaids to be honest but now we are having 2 Adult Bridesmaids, 1 Flower Girl, 2 Best Men and 1 Page Boy so we have ended up with an even number!!
CommentAuthorJennK
Originally had 3 BMs and a FG. 1 BM got pregnant and had her baby boy 3 days before the wedding so couldn't attend, which meant we also had no FG as she was the daughter of the afore mentioned BM! So i just had the two BMs but it worked out pretty well. OH has a best man but we didn't have any ushers/groomsmen. My brother walked me down the aisle.
Our perfect day - 08.08.15 <3
CommentAuthorLouiseC103
We are having 1 MOH (my sister) 1 best man (H2Bs friend) 1 flower girl (our daughter) 1 page boy (our son) but we are getting our niece (same age as our daughter 3 yrs old) a similar dress colour and a flower girls wand so she feels part of it x
CommentAuthorJoanneW588
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My OH wants one of his brothers as best man and then his other brother and his best friend as 2 ushers.
I'm undecided, I have 3 nieces aged 21, 14 and 15 and have always loved the thought of having them as my bridesmaids because my sisters are a lot older than me. However this proves problematic with my friends. There is one friend who I know will be really hurt if she isn't a bridesmaid and will end up huffing and causing a fuss, she has already whined saying that my wedding will be her only chance to be a bridesmaid when I have brought it up in the past. She is my closest friend but she is by no means easy to work with and tends to sulk when we're all out together if i'm talking to my fiancé and not her (even if there are a lot of friends there for her to talk to). That's not exactly the vibe I want for my wedding day, I want to enjoy my day, not fret about trying to keep her happy.
I don't want to hurt her feelings and know it will cause hell if I tell her she's not a bridesmaid. I don't want to be that horrible person but I don't know what else to do!
We're having a really small wedding (28-40 people) and I already think 3 bridesmaids might look stupid with such a small guest list so I definitely don't want to go up to 4.
Stressed already trying to figure it out!
CommentAuthorCatherineR
Why don't you ask her to do a reading/poem and/or be a witness? That might pacify her but ultimately, have what you want because you'll regret it otherwise!
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorFutureMrsW
Good idea asking her to do a reading.
OH's nieces will be 13, 13 and 11 so I will be having them as bridesmaids. My sister will be MOH. OH's nephew will be 16 and ringbearer/usher, OH's best friend as Best Man, as well as our mutual friend as the other usher.
I have always thought I'd have my BFF there for the day but we have not been as close since she went away to uni 5 years ago. She has only met the OH twice. I don't know if she'll be included in the day, I want her there but on the other hand she is very draining, it's tough. I guess I've got time to decide nearer the time. I may just ask her to do a reading if she really wants to be involved.
I have been going to uni myself and have made some great friends, but can't really ask them all to be Bridesmaids as there are 5 of them. My bridesmaids are going to be wearing green dresses and my MOH & other bridesmaid green and gold dresses, so thinking of asking my uni friends to choose gold outfits to form their own sort of special 'honorary' bridesmaid group :)
CommentAuthorBaker2Be
We are getting married 10th September 2016. We have 1 mon, 1 bridesmaid , 2 best men (he can't decide between them) and my brother is groomsman x
3rd January 2015 I said yes to being your wife
10th September 2016 we will make it official
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
We have 1 MOH, 3 BM's, 1 FG and 1 best man x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorJoanneW588
Thanks! I really like the idea of asking her to be my witness and possibly a reading if she feels left out not being a bridesmaid, although it makes it slightly easier that I'm keeping it all family, that way she can't be overly annoyed because it's not like I've picked another friend over her.
CommentAuthorInDreamland
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Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorKerryBolderson2be
Were not having any as having a priviate intimate ceromony at gretna green just me and my h2b xx
Mrs Bolderson2be
Met 31st July 2012
Engaged 31st July 2013
Becoming Mrs Bolderson 14th February 2018
CommentAuthorMrs Jones
One bridesmaid and two flower girls :-)
First Date 26 April 2014
Proposed 27 June 2015
Happily Married 18 June 2016
CommentAuthorJoanneH4
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I'm having three bridesmaids and my H2B is having one maybe two with one pageboy and four Ushers
CommentAuthorTicamis2be
2 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls (one is my daughter and also being christened) 3 pageboys, 1 usher. except the usher all will be children ranging from 10 months to 12 years x
CommentAuthorLadyC
I have 5 adult bridesmaids, 3 junior bridesmaids and 3 flower girls, making 12 in the bridal party including me.
OH has his best man, 3 ushers (2 of which are my brothers who are giving me away) and 2 page boys, making 7 in the groom's party.
xx Lady Charlotte Chamberlain to be! xx
xx Marrying my soul mate on 22nd July 2016 xx
CommentAuthorInDreamland
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Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorWundatigga
Well we have my 4 best girls; my two daughters, OH's little sister and his SIL, and 2 best guys, my son and OH's friend.
Started dating: 10th February 2011
Welcomed our little girl: May 2015
I proposed: 23rd December 2015
I finally become Mrs R 17th August 2017
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
We've got 1 maid of honour my little sister, 3 bridesmaids OH 2 sisters and my to be step daughter, 2 flowegirls our little girl & our niece, our 2 sons as ushers and my OH brother as best man :) x
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorMaxineP89
We have MOH (best friend) 2 x BM (my daughters) and a Best Man. We may have 3 ushers if the OH can pluck up the courage to tell his kids we are getting married (2 of his 3 kids don't like me - their loss not mine - so wont be surprised if they don't come at all)
Looking forward to becoming the 3rd and last Mrs McLauchlan
CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
We are having one MOH (my best friend) 4 bm's (my oldest close friend, my 2 cousins and OH sister) Our LO is page boy, Best man is OH best friend then 5 groomsmen (OH brother, my nephew and OH's close friends) xx
The Richardson's 31/12/16
CommentAuthorEllie95
I haven't asked anyone yet, but I'm hoping for my OH's two cousins, his little sister and his god daughter, I'm also still toying with the idea of my Auntie :)
For Groomsmen, My brother, and two of OHs brothers, and of courrse the bestman who's his bestfriend :)
So 4 bridesmaids, 1 Flowergirl, and 3 Ushers + Bestman xoxo
Met May 2013
Engaged December 2015
Getting Married 22nd June 2018! <3
CommentAuthorDonna-MarieM54
Wow 10! I bet it looked amazing!!
I'm having 7 Bridesmaids (sister, sister in law to be, and 5 best friends) and my H2B is having 1 best man, usher and we are having a page boy. I'm already struggling with 7 bridesmaids of all different shapes and sizes xxxx
CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
Have you picked your colour scheme Donna-Marie? xx
The Richardson's 31/12/16
CommentAuthorInDreamland
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Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorLouiseyweesey
1 maid of honour, 1 best man, 2 bridesmaids and 2 ushers :-) xxxx
CommentAuthorNikkiS65
We are having my sister as MOH my sister in law as a bridesmaid. Three nephews as page boys. My H2B best friend is his best man, ushers are my brother in law plus H2B two cousins.
CommentAuthorFayeH
One man of honour, (my best friend) one best man, (his best friend) three bridesmaids (his sister and sister in law - we're close) two groomsmen (brother and close friend), one of our friends is being master of ceremonies, a ringbearer and a flower girl! :)
CommentAuthorInDreamland
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Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
3 flower girls, 3 bridesmaids (including MOH) 4 ushers and 1 best man
CommentAuthorNicoleW665
we are having 5 Bridesmaids, 1 Flower girl, 1 Best man and 2 maybe 3 groomsmen
When we met: August 2009
When we announced engagement: December 2015
When we will get married: September 2017
CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
Moh, 4 bm's, 1 page boy, 1 best man and wait for it 6 grooms men (oh couldn't pick between his friends, said he couldn't rank them as they are all equal to him which is fair enough) xx
The Richardson's 31/12/16
CommentAuthorInDreamland
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Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorMichelleC961
We are having 2 bridesmaids, 1 bestman and 3 groomsmen, mad that OH has more than me but I only want my sister and best mate