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Can a 16 year old be a maid of honor?
Junior bridesmaids are 12-16, although you can extend that younger if you need to. Better to have a younger JBM than to have an Amazon flower girl. Anybody older is a bridesmaid, or maid or matron (if she’s married) of honor. Ring bearers should be between the ages of 3 and 7 as well.
Can my married friend be a bridesmaid?
There’s no reason you can’t ask a married friend to be a maid. You can refer to her as a bridesmaid in your programs, and everywhere else too — no need for a bridesmatron title. Think of it this way: Being a bridesmaid is more like being a “Ms.” than a “Miss.”
How early do you ask your bridesmaids?
The best rule is to ask your friends and family members to be your bridesmaids anywhere between a year to eight months before your wedding. That will give them enough time to plan the bachelorette party and get their dresses. Any less time may not be enough for them to be able to make the commitment.
Can I be my mom’s maid of honor?
Of course she can. Just be aware that as the official hostess of your wedding, Mom may be too busy to handle all of the maid of honor duties.
What age can a bridesmaid be?
The biggest difference between a flower girl and a bridesmaid is their age. Flower girls are typically under the age of 8, whereas junior bridesmaids are between 8 and 14. Junior bridesmaids carry a bouquet rather than a petal basket, and walk down the aisle just before the adult bridesmaids.
What shouldn’t you ask your bridesmaids to do?
Don’t ask your bridesmaids to do anything you aren’t willing to pitch in and help out with yourself. If it’s better left to the pros, do just that. Don’t ask your bridesmaids to pay for anything beyond the scope of their own duties, and don’t have them handle your dirty work (e.g., fighting with your partner or in-laws, or firing a vendor).
Should you include a junior bridesmaid in your bridal party?
While including younger women in your bridal party is a great way to honor them and acknowledge the important role they play in your life, a junior bridesmaid isn’t a “must-have.” So if there aren’t any special young women in your life who you’d like to include, don’t sweat it.
Should I include my bridesmaids on my wedding invitations?
The no-brainer, “Yes, she should be a bridesmaid!” women are easy to identify, and there’s no question about whether you’ll include them. Finally, move on to the people who asked you to be bridesmaids when they walked down the aisle and consider when they were married, as well as your current relationship with each of them.
Do you need a henchman for bridesmaids?
You don’t need their help. One of the common reasons why people choose to have bridesmaids is because they want help with their wedding. They want a crack team of DIY manual labor. They want someone to hold their bouquet. They want someone to go shopping with. Well, here’s the deal with that: bridesmaids are not henchmen.