(Closed) Choosing bridesmaids

• Elky
• 8 years ago

• Wedding: July 2013

@memo:  She might be offended but really you shouldn’t have anyone as a bridesmaid out of obligation if you can avoid it as that tends to cause issues 🙂

• Gemstone
• 8 years ago

I don’t think it has to be quid pro quo — everyone has different circumstances surrounding their weddings. The question is, would you ask her to be a bridesmaid regardless of whether you had just been in her wedding?

• agdluvstx
• 8 years ago

Nope… and honestly I would get too upset if she was offended. In my POV I think that bridesmaids should be super close to you, and not as a courtesy. But that’s only if you’re extending the same courtesy. If you’re close friends go for it 🙂 I know I’m going to have a Maid/Matron of Honor and one bridesmaid, only because my sister will be too young to carry out her Maid/Matron of Honor duties by herself (she’ll be 17) but I’m having a super tiny wedding.

• GeorgiaBride5
• 8 years ago

• Wedding: September 2013

I’ve been in 4 weddings over the last 8 years.  And not one of those brides is in my wedding.  Personally, I don’t really feel bad and I don’t think feelings are hurt.  I never expected to be asked to be in theirs, and I don’t feel obligation to ask them in return.  You shouldn’t feel obligated and worry over how they will feel.  It’s totally up to you if you want to ask, but ask them for the right reasons, not just because you were on of theirs.

• Schatzie821
• 8 years ago

• Wedding: August 2010

Just because someone made you a bridesmaid does not mean you need to make her one of yours.  Choose the people you are closest with, those you can’t imagine NOT standing with you. 

• FoxyBride14
• 8 years ago

• Wedding: July 2014

@memo:  Ask who you want to ask and don’t feel any pressure to invite someone into your bridal party. It should be only your decision.

• Rubbs
• 8 years ago

• Wedding: July 2012

I think it can be a bit odd not asking someone whose wedding you were in, but I think it depends more on the relationship you have now with the person.  If it’s as good as it was when you were in her wedding, ask her.  If not, then I wouldn’t worry.  Chances are she feels the same way.

• Gemstone
• 8 years ago

• Apple_Blossom
• 8 years ago

• Wedding: June 2017

Agreed with PPs.  I won’t be asking the former brides who I was a bridesmaid for to stand for me- while I’m glad they consider me a close friend, I have other closer friends and family, and I don’t want 20 bridesmaids.  This ain’t 27 Dresses, folks!

If she gets offended, she can get over herself.  That sounds harsh, but for real- if she was a real friend, she would understand.