Bridal Party

I'd say got for it, just let your fiance know before you ask them. Maybe he'll then want two groomsmen as well. That's our numbers as well. More people that can be an asset and that you can share the planning of your special day with

I think it's less important if you have uneven sides, and more important if the extra bridesmaids will be an asset to your wedding. There are duties for bridesmaids and if they are willing to take them on, then I say "Go for it". One responsibility is arranging a bridal shower and bachelorette for you. Also, will they make time to go dress shopping, etc. I've read many ladies' comments about disappointments with regard to people they've chosen for their wedding party so choose wisely.

View quoted message I third this! Parties do not need to be even! You should invite whoever feels right to be by your side for your wedding regardless of if the numbers match. We will have an uneven party

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I second that! it doesn't have to match for numbers on either side!

The sides don't have to match, it just looks more esthetically pleasing by having matching.

Go with uneven sides! About half of all weddings have "uneven" wedding parties now!

I had 7 bridesmaids and my husband had 9 groomsmen plus 2 ushers

We started with even sides, but do to circumstances I have lost a bridesmaid and my MOH, both are attending my wedding and we are ok, but now I will have less girls on my side then he has guys lol. It's ok and the girls get to walk with 2 guys each now.

We had uneven sides. I had a maid of honour and a matron of honour and he had a BM and 2 groomsmen. It is totally fine!

Uneven sides is absolutely fine! It's very common these days. My DH's groomsman number constantly changed as plans changed throughout our engagement, my BM numbers stayed consistent, it's really nothing to worry about. There are far more stressful things to worry about, just choose your favorite people and don't worry about the numbers, your photographer will make sure all your photos look balanced.

You can totally have uneven sides, I think if you really want to have them as bridesmaids, you should.

We will likely be having uneven sides as well. You don't need to have the same amount of people on each side in order to get married.

You can definitely have uneven sides! My husband had his Best Man and I had an MOH and 4 bridesmaids.

The idea that you have to have the same number of people on each side is pretty ridiculous. What, you're both supposed to magically have the same number of siblings/friends/important people in your lives?

I only have a maid of honour and best man. And all my friends that got married this year with larger bridal parties wish they would have done the same!!! Smaller is better! Trust me!!!!

I was going to suggest what Sara said. You can get them to be involved in other ways such as helping decorate, helping the MOH plan the bachelorette or bridal party perhaps? If you haven't purchased your dress yet you could invite them to go shopping with you?

We had just a MoH and a BM. My hubby was ok with it being lopsided if I wanted other friends as bridesmaids, but in the end I decided my bestie was the only person I needed there with me.

I had the same issue - I chose to involve my two others by being my day-of coordinators and decorators. They loved the idea!

I honestly think the best person to ask for advice is your Fiancé, best to get in the same page now. You guys made an agreement together and if he is ok with the uneven sides then great, but if not I wouldn't force the issue. I'm sure you wouldn't want him to be uncomfortable.