How Many Maids of Honor?

When you are planning your wedding, some of the most difficult decisions revolve around choosing your wedding party. Is there more than one woman worthy of being your Maid of Honor? How many bridesmaids should be involved? Do you and your partner’s parties need to be gender-specific? Take some time to consider what would best serve you as a Bride {or Groom}, friend, relative and {soon to be} husband or wife. In what ways can you be inclusive and sincere without breaking the bank or stirring up unwanted worry?

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You will want to consider the logistics of the wedding as much as the drama you are aiming to avoid. Be practical and considerate to yourself as well as those involved by gleaning your ideas with the big picture in mind. Make sure you wait until you’ve set your date before inviting anyone to join. If you find yourself feeling pressured or uncomfortable, do research and inform your decisions before making any promises. The web is full of thoughtful tips composed by wedding pros and experienced brides who are happy to share in their wisdom…

For a comprehensive look at the purpose of your Bridesmaids & what assets you should be looking for in your “team”, check out Rachel Wilkerson’s honest & humorous post featured on Wedding Party App. Emily Ehrenstein of The Knot has put together this guide of deciding factors to inform your decisions & ease the agony of choosing your Bridesmaids. For a quick run down of dos & don’ts visit Kim Fusaro’s Save the Date feature from Glamour Weddings. As far as your Maid of Honor dilemma goes, Jodi Moose of Yahoo Voices gives us some insights on what to keep in mind as you are narrowing down your options.

Please share your thoughts, ideas & experiences in choosing your own wedding party. Here at Luna Bazaar, we aim to spread the word & ease the minds of engaged guys & gals eager to stop squirming and start planning…