When you grow up and realise that per Bridesmaid there is an overwhelming cost with honouring each and every one of those promises.
What I am going to do is tackle each of the things which I feel you need to consider when choosing your bridesmaids but before I do that I am going to terrify you with what comes with each Bridesmaid
Dresses
Shoes, bag, hair accessories, jewellery
Bouquet
On the day hair and make-up
Thank you gift
Just having the one now are we? I'm kidding.
I personally had my sister as Chief Bridesmaid, 2 friends, 2 younger bridesmaids (15 and 11) and a flower girl (3). So yes I can speak from experience and say that it is one expensive affair with 6 in total. But its not even just the cost.
Here are my brood:
You need to ensure the people that you chose are for the right reasons - don't ask someone because you were their Bridesmaid or because of those pinky promises.
Consider the relationships you have with your shortlisted Bridesmaids - who could you totally depend on and who do you really believe deserve the honour.
Think about those on your partners side - it would be a nice touch to include them too.
Think about your overall guest list - you don't want a football team when you have a small guest list.
Do you have an adorable little girl that could be your flower girl?
Do you have your list now? The important thing to remember is to stick to your guns once you have made your decision. From the moment you get married there will be quite a few people lined up ready with their acceptance speech and their shocked faces. But you can't have them all and if you asked everyone their role wouldn't be as important to you.
Until next time
Love Katie x