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    Lauren516    September 2009  

    I read somewhere that there is a suggested ratio between # of guests and wedding party size. Has anyone else seen that before? Do you remember what it was?

    We're expecting about 250 guests....and I am considering having 7 bridesmaids. Is that too many?

    Thanks!

     
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    caliocteach    8/9/2008   California

    Never heard of this, but I am having 4 bridesmaids and we are expecting about 120 guests.

     
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    shinymonkey      

    If I remember correctly, the ratio should be one attendant per 25-50 guests.  So I think 7 would be fine.  I've been to weddings with 7 bridesmaids and 125 guests... that was a bit more lopsided. 

     
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    missm    09-27-08   San Francisco

    That sounds abut right.  My coworker is having a wedding that size with the same number of attendants. 

    I've never heard of this, but am happy to discover that our plans fit.  :)   Overall, the ratio is a guideline and, as such, is flexible. If you want 7, go for it!

     
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    shinymonkey      

    Agreed with missm.  Didn't mean to imply that the ratio was a set thing!

     

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