Hi all,
I got engaged over Christmas 2020 (so very recently) and I have started doing a small amount of planning. Before I got engaged I had in my head the friends I would ask to be bridesmaids, but since getting engaged and more thought has gone into it, I've found this decision more tricky. I want some outside advice.
I have six close friends, the first 4 (listed below) are from one group and two who are separate friends of mine. I'm going to refer to them by initials for the purpose of this post.
R is my best friend who I have known for 15 years, lives locally
V is a close friend who I have known for 15 years, lives locally
L is a close friend who I've known for 7 years, lives locally
R is a close friend who I've known for 10 years, lives locally
L is my other best friend who I have known for 4 years but has recently moved to the other side of the country.
M is a close friend who I've known for 2 years and who lives locally but regularly travels out of the country (5-6 times a year)
The cost of having 6 bridesmaids is dawning on me, it's going to be really expensive and the last two have geographical barriers which make things difficult. I could just have the first 4 but L would be really upset as she's a best friend of mine, but I'm concerned about the fact she's moved to the other side of the country, it isn't very practical?
HELP!! What do I do? Ps. I'm trying to go for an even number if I can.
